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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.07, 1,013.75 and 310.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.07, 1,013.75 and 310.55 is: 465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.07 : 1,013.75 = 310.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.07/1,013.75 = 310.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.07x = 1,013.75 × 310.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.07x = 314,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,813.44/676.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.66

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