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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.35, 1,016.03 and 312.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.35, 1,016.03 and 312.45 is: 468.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.35 : 1,016.03 = 312.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.35/1,016.03 = 312.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.35x = 1,016.03 × 312.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.35x = 317,458.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,458.57/677.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.68

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