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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.12, 1,014.49 and 311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.12, 1,014.49 and 311.14 is: 466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.12 : 1,014.49 = 311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.12/1,014.49 = 311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.12x = 1,014.49 × 311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.12x = 315,648.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,648.42/677.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.16

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