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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.94, 1,015.26 and 311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.94, 1,015.26 and 311.64 is: 467.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.94 : 1,015.26 = 311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.94/1,015.26 = 311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.94x = 1,015.26 × 311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.94x = 316,395.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,395.63/676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.39

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