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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.97, 1,016.60 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.97, 1,016.60 and 313.04 is: 469.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.97 : 1,016.60 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.97/1,016.60 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.97x = 1,016.60 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.97x = 318,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,229.82/677.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.39

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