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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.84, 1,015.74 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.84, 1,015.74 and 291.88 is: 438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.84 : 1,015.74 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.84/1,015.74 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.84x = 1,015.74 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.84x = 296,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,474.19/676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.03

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