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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.89, 1,015.38 and 310.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.89, 1,015.38 and 310.59 is: 465.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.89 : 1,015.38 = 310.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.89/1,015.38 = 310.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.89x = 1,015.38 × 310.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.89x = 315,366.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,366.87/676.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.91

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