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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.24, 1,016.52 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.24, 1,016.52 and 312.96 is: 469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.24 : 1,016.52 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.24/1,016.52 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.24x = 1,016.52 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.24x = 318,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,130.10/678.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.05

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