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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.39, 1,014.59 and 311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.39, 1,014.59 and 311.08 is: 466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.39 : 1,014.59 = 311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.39/1,014.59 = 311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.39x = 1,014.59 × 311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.39x = 315,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,618.66/676.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.62

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