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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.59, 1,014.77 and 351.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.59, 1,014.77 and 351.63 is: 527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.59 : 1,014.77 = 351.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.59/1,014.77 = 351.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.59x = 1,014.77 × 351.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.59x = 356,821.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,821.82/676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.38

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