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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.42, 1,015.44 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.42, 1,015.44 and 312.48 is: 468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.42 : 1,015.44 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.42/1,015.44 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.42x = 1,015.44 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.42x = 317,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,304.69/677.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.40

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