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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.60, 1,015.04 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.60, 1,015.04 and 214.50 is: 321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.60 : 1,015.04 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.60/1,015.04 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.60x = 1,015.04 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.60x = 217,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,726.08/676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.79

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