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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.64, 1,015.04 and 312.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.64, 1,015.04 and 312.74 is: 468.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.64 : 1,015.04 = 312.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.64/1,015.04 = 312.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.64x = 1,015.04 × 312.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.64x = 317,443.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,443.61/677.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.45

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