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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.90, 1,015.32 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.90, 1,015.32 and 292.14 is: 438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.90 : 1,015.32 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.90/1,015.32 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.90x = 1,015.32 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.90x = 296,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,615.58/676.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.20

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