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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.35, 1,014.06 and 310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.35, 1,014.06 and 310.94 is: 466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.35 : 1,014.06 = 310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.35/1,014.06 = 310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.35x = 1,014.06 × 310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.35x = 315,306.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,306.75/676.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.19

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