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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.07, 1,014.12 and 310.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.07, 1,014.12 and 310.98 is: 466.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.07 : 1,014.12 = 310.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.07/1,014.12 = 310.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.07x = 1,014.12 × 310.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.07x = 315,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,371.04/676.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.48

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