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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.04, 1,015.44 and 311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.04, 1,015.44 and 311.80 is: 467.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.04 : 1,015.44 = 311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.04/1,015.44 = 311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.04x = 1,015.44 × 311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.04x = 316,614.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,614.19/677.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.64

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