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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.85, 1,015.37 and 286.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.85, 1,015.37 and 286.85 is: 430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.85 : 1,015.37 = 286.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.85/1,015.37 = 286.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.85x = 1,015.37 × 286.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.85x = 291,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,258.33/676.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.32

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