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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.98, 1,014.90 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.98, 1,014.90 and 214.47 is: 321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.98 : 1,014.90 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.98/1,014.90 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.98x = 1,014.90 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.98x = 217,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,665.60/676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.52

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