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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.01, 1,013.61 and 311.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.01, 1,013.61 and 311.11 is: 466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.01 : 1,013.61 = 311.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.01/1,013.61 = 311.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.01x = 1,013.61 × 311.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.01x = 315,342.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,342.84/676.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.47

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