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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.33, 1,017.10 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.33, 1,017.10 and 312.66 is: 468.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.33 : 1,017.10 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.33/1,017.10 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.33x = 1,017.10 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.33x = 318,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,003.94/678.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.81

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