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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.23, 1,014.49 and 311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.23, 1,014.49 and 311.12 is: 466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.23 : 1,014.49 = 311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.23/1,014.49 = 311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.23x = 1,014.49 × 311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.23x = 315,627.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,627.25/676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.75

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