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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.18, 1,015.64 and 311.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.18, 1,015.64 and 311.92 is: 467.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.18 : 1,015.64 = 311.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.18/1,015.64 = 311.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.18x = 1,015.64 × 311.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.18x = 316,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,795.50/677.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.81

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