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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.13, 1,015.16 and 311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.13, 1,015.16 and 311.73 is: 467.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.13 : 1,015.16 = 311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.13/1,015.16 = 311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.13x = 1,015.16 × 311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.13x = 316,454.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,454.27/677.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.35

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