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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.06, 1,015.41 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.06, 1,015.41 and 312.02 is: 467.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.06 : 1,015.41 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.06/1,015.41 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.06x = 1,015.41 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.06x = 316,828.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,828.23/677.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.95

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