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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.47, 1,014.75 and 214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.47, 1,014.75 and 214.27 is: 321.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.47 : 1,014.75 = 214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.47/1,014.75 = 214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.47x = 1,014.75 × 214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.47x = 217,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,430.48/676.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.42

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