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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.36, 1,016.64 and 312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.36, 1,016.64 and 312.44 is: 468.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.36 : 1,016.64 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.36/1,016.64 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.36x = 1,016.64 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.36x = 317,639.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,639.00/677.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.94

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