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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.02, 1,014.09 and 310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.02, 1,014.09 and 310.75 is: 466.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.02 : 1,014.09 = 310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.02/1,014.09 = 310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.02x = 1,014.09 × 310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.02x = 315,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,128.47/676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.15

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