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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.80, 1,015.05 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.80, 1,015.05 and 214.50 is: 321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.80 : 1,015.05 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.80/1,015.05 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.80x = 1,015.05 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.80x = 217,724.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,724.42/676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.70

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