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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.54, 1,014.81 and 311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.54, 1,014.81 and 311.14 is: 466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.54 : 1,014.81 = 311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.54/1,014.81 = 311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.54x = 1,014.81 × 311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.54x = 315,747.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,747.98/676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.71

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