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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.22, 1,016.97 and 312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.22, 1,016.97 and 312.64 is: 468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.22 : 1,016.97 = 312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.22/1,016.97 = 312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.22x = 1,016.97 × 312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.22x = 317,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,945.50/678.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.79

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