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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.85, 1,014.41 and 384.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.85, 1,014.41 and 384.13 is: 575.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.85 : 1,014.41 = 384.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.85/1,014.41 = 384.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.85x = 1,014.41 × 384.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.85x = 389,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,663.39/676.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.71

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