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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.51, 1,014.19 and 416.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.51, 1,014.19 and 416.50 is: 624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.51 : 1,014.19 = 416.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.51/1,014.19 = 416.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.51x = 1,014.19 × 416.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.51x = 422,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,408.90/676.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.40

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