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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.37, 1,015.27 and 311.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.37, 1,015.27 and 311.38 is: 466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.37 : 1,015.27 = 311.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.37/1,015.27 = 311.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.37x = 1,015.27 × 311.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.37x = 316,133.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,133.22/677.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.71

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