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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.95, 1,015.05 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.95, 1,015.05 and 214.74 is: 321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.95 : 1,015.05 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.95/1,015.05 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.95x = 1,015.05 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.95x = 217,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,971.84/676.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.99

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