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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.87, 1,015.43 and 286.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.87, 1,015.43 and 286.87 is: 430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.87 : 1,015.43 = 286.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.87/1,015.43 = 286.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.87x = 1,015.43 × 286.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.87x = 291,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,294.58/676.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.36

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