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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.56, 1,015.03 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.56, 1,015.03 and 214.41 is: 321.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.56 : 1,015.03 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.56/1,015.03 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.56x = 1,015.03 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.56x = 217,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,628.09/676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.67

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