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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.53, 1,016.16 and 312.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.53, 1,016.16 and 312.13 is: 468.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.53 : 1,016.16 = 312.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.53/1,016.16 = 312.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.53x = 1,016.16 × 312.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.53x = 317,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,174.02/677.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.13

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