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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.50, 1,016.25 and 312.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.50, 1,016.25 and 312.19 is: 468.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.50 : 1,016.25 = 312.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.50/1,016.25 = 312.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.50x = 1,016.25 × 312.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.50x = 317,259.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,259.38/677.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.28

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