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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.98, 1,015.15 and 311.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.98, 1,015.15 and 311.53 is: 467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.98 : 1,015.15 = 311.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.98/1,015.15 = 311.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.98x = 1,015.15 × 311.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.98x = 316,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,249.68/676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.15

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