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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.33, 1,017.03 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.33, 1,017.03 and 312.92 is: 469.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.33 : 1,017.03 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.33/1,017.03 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.33x = 1,017.03 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.33x = 318,248.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,248.93/678.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.17

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