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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.77, 1,015.31 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.77, 1,015.31 and 214.49 is: 321.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.77 : 1,015.31 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.77/1,015.31 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.77x = 1,015.31 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.77x = 217,775.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,775.41/676.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.78

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