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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.83, 1,013.49 and 351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.83, 1,013.49 and 351.48 is: 526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.83 : 1,013.49 = 351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.83/1,013.49 = 351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.83x = 1,013.49 × 351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.83x = 356,221.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,221.47/676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.31

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