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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.82, 1,014.69 and 403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.82, 1,014.69 and 403.04 is: 604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.82 : 1,014.69 = 403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.82/1,014.69 = 403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.82x = 1,014.69 × 403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.82x = 408,960.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,960.66/676.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.24

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