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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 1,014.80 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.62, 1,014.80 and 384.62 is: 576.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.62 : 1,014.80 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.62/1,014.80 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.62x = 1,014.80 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.62x = 390,305.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,305.38/676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.85

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