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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.31, 1,014.31 and 310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.31, 1,014.31 and 310.75 is: 466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.31 : 1,014.31 = 310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.31/1,014.31 = 310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.31x = 1,014.31 × 310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.31x = 315,192.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,192.94/676.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.05

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