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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.53, 1,013.97 and 310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.53, 1,013.97 and 310.80 is: 465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.53 : 1,013.97 = 310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.53/1,013.97 = 310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.53x = 1,013.97 × 310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.53x = 315,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,141.88/676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.82

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