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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.74, 1,015.17 and 214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.74, 1,015.17 and 214.63 is: 321.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.74 : 1,015.17 = 214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.74/1,015.17 = 214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.74x = 1,015.17 × 214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.74x = 217,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,885.94/676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.97

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