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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.21, 1,017.58 and 313.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.21, 1,017.58 and 313.17 is: 469.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.21 : 1,017.58 = 313.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.21/1,017.58 = 313.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.21x = 1,017.58 × 313.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.21x = 318,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,675.53/678.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.88

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