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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.01, 1,014.99 and 311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.01, 1,014.99 and 311.70 is: 467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.01 : 1,014.99 = 311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.01/1,014.99 = 311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.01x = 1,014.99 × 311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.01x = 316,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,372.38/677.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.31

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