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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.47, 1,014.35 and 311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.47, 1,014.35 and 311.54 is: 467.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.47 : 1,014.35 = 311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.47/1,014.35 = 311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.47x = 1,014.35 × 311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.47x = 316,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,003.97/676.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.14

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