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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.93, 1,016.55 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.93, 1,016.55 and 312.48 is: 468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.93 : 1,016.55 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.93/1,016.55 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.93x = 1,016.55 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.93x = 317,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,651.54/677.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.56

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