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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.26, 1,016.22 and 311.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.26, 1,016.22 and 311.95 is: 468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.26 : 1,016.22 = 311.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.26/1,016.22 = 311.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.26x = 1,016.22 × 311.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.26x = 317,009.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,009.83/677.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.08

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