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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.86, 1,015.29 and 306.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.86, 1,015.29 and 306.47 is: 459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.86 : 1,015.29 = 306.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.86/1,015.29 = 306.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.86x = 1,015.29 × 306.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.86x = 311,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,150.85/676.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.70

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