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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.88, 1,014.58 and 286.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.88, 1,014.58 and 286.79 is: 429.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.88 : 1,014.58 = 286.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.88/1,014.58 = 286.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.88x = 1,014.58 × 286.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.88x = 290,971.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,971.40/676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.87

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