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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.15, 1,016.03 and 311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.15, 1,016.03 and 311.74 is: 467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.15 : 1,016.03 = 311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.15/1,016.03 = 311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.15x = 1,016.03 × 311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.15x = 316,737.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,737.19/677.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.75

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