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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.73, 1,016.59 and 312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.73, 1,016.59 and 312.82 is: 469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.73 : 1,016.59 = 312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.73/1,016.59 = 312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.73x = 1,016.59 × 312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.73x = 318,009.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,009.68/677.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.23

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