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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.91, 1,014.68 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.91, 1,014.68 and 286.74 is: 429.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.91 : 1,014.68 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.91/1,014.68 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.91x = 1,014.68 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.91x = 290,948.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,948.45/676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.82

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