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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.23, 1,015.29 and 311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.23, 1,015.29 and 311.73 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.23 : 1,015.29 = 311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.23/1,015.29 = 311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.23x = 1,015.29 × 311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.23x = 316,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,496.35/676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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