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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.33, 1,017.14 and 312.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.33, 1,017.14 and 312.81 is: 469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.33 : 1,017.14 = 312.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.33/1,017.14 = 312.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.33x = 1,017.14 × 312.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.33x = 318,169.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,169.80/678.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.05

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