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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.54, 1,015.11 and 286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.54, 1,015.11 and 286.83 is: 430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.54 : 1,015.11 = 286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.54/1,015.11 = 286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.54x = 1,015.11 × 286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.54x = 291,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,165.08/676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.37

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