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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.46, 1,014.58 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.46, 1,014.58 and 189.52 is: 284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.46 : 1,014.58 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.46/1,014.58 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.46x = 1,014.58 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.46x = 192,283.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,283.20/676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.25

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