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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.61, 1,014.49 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.61, 1,014.49 and 214.26 is: 321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.61 : 1,014.49 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.61/1,014.49 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.61x = 1,014.49 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.61x = 217,364.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,364.63/676.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.26

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