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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.88, 1,016.28 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.88, 1,016.28 and 312.48 is: 468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.88 : 1,016.28 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.88/1,016.28 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.88x = 1,016.28 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.88x = 317,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,567.17/677.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.47

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