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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.84, 1,015.10 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.84, 1,015.10 and 292.04 is: 437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.84 : 1,015.10 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.84/1,015.10 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.84x = 1,015.10 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.84x = 296,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,449.80/676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.99

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