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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.71, 1,015.02 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.71, 1,015.02 and 214.48 is: 321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.71 : 1,015.02 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.71/1,015.02 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.71x = 1,015.02 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.71x = 217,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,698.95/676.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.70

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