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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.57, 1,014.99 and 311.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.57, 1,014.99 and 311.62 is: 467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.57 : 1,014.99 = 311.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.57/1,014.99 = 311.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.57x = 1,014.99 × 311.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.57x = 316,291.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,291.18/676.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.49

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