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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.85, 1,015.67 and 292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.85, 1,015.67 and 292.10 is: 438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.85 : 1,015.67 = 292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.85/1,015.67 = 292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.85x = 1,015.67 × 292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.85x = 296,673.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,673.88/676.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.32

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