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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.96, 1,015.44 and 311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.96, 1,015.44 and 311.68 is: 467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.96 : 1,015.44 = 311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.96/1,015.44 = 311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.96x = 1,015.44 × 311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.96x = 316,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,492.34/676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.52

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