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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.89, 1,014.95 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.89, 1,014.95 and 214.58 is: 321.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.89 : 1,014.95 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.89/1,014.95 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.89x = 1,014.95 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.89x = 217,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,787.97/676.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.75

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