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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.04, 1,014.08 and 310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.04, 1,014.08 and 310.76 is: 466.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.04 : 1,014.08 = 310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.04/1,014.08 = 310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.04x = 1,014.08 × 310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.04x = 315,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,135.50/676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.15

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