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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.60, 1,014.90 and 214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.60, 1,014.90 and 214.37 is: 321.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.60 : 1,014.90 = 214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.60/1,014.90 = 214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.60x = 1,014.90 × 214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.60x = 217,566.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,566.70/676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.56

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