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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.98, 1,015.48 and 286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.98, 1,015.48 and 286.93 is: 430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.98 : 1,015.48 = 286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.98/1,015.48 = 286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.98x = 1,015.48 × 286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.98x = 291,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,375.48/676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.40

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