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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.06, 1,017.16 and 312.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.06, 1,017.16 and 312.95 is: 469.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.06 : 1,017.16 = 312.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.06/1,017.16 = 312.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.06x = 1,017.16 × 312.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.06x = 318,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,321.98/678.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.46

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