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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.66, 1,015.35 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.66, 1,015.35 and 291.94 is: 438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.66 : 1,015.35 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.66/1,015.35 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.66x = 1,015.35 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.66x = 296,421.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,421.28/676.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.07

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