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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.50, 1,014.80 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.50, 1,014.80 and 291.75 is: 437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.50 : 1,014.80 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.50/1,014.80 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.50x = 1,014.80 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.50x = 296,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,067.90/676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.65

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