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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.72, 1,015.48 and 286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.72, 1,015.48 and 286.70 is: 430.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.72 : 1,015.48 = 286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.72/1,015.48 = 286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.72x = 1,015.48 × 286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.72x = 291,138.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,138.12/676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.22

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