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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.85, 1,015.99 and 311.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.85, 1,015.99 and 311.87 is: 467.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.85 : 1,015.99 = 311.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.85/1,015.99 = 311.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.85x = 1,015.99 × 311.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.85x = 316,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,852.85/677.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.44

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