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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.53, 1,014.50 and 286.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.53, 1,014.50 and 286.71 is: 429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.53 : 1,014.50 = 286.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.53/1,014.50 = 286.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.53x = 1,014.50 × 286.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.53x = 290,865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,865.86/676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.94

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