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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.04, 1,013.33 and 310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.04, 1,013.33 and 310.52 is: 465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.04 : 1,013.33 = 310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.04/1,013.33 = 310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.04x = 1,013.33 × 310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.04x = 314,652.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,652.61/676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.44

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