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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.97, 1,015.49 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.97, 1,015.49 and 311.66 is: 467.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.97 : 1,015.49 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.97/1,015.49 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.97x = 1,015.49 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.97x = 316,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,487.61/676.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.51

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