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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.97, 1,016.15 and 311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.97, 1,016.15 and 311.98 is: 467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.97 : 1,016.15 = 311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.97/1,016.15 = 311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.97x = 1,016.15 × 311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.97x = 317,013.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,013.42/677.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.59

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