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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.30, 1,014.93 and 311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.30, 1,014.93 and 311.99 is: 467.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.30 : 1,014.93 = 311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.30/1,014.93 = 311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.30x = 1,014.93 × 311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.30x = 316,642.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,642.94/677.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.51

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