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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.08, 1,014.98 and 311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.08, 1,014.98 and 311.50 is: 466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.08 : 1,014.98 = 311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.08/1,014.98 = 311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.08x = 1,014.98 × 311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.08x = 316,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,166.27/677.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.96

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