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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.42, 1,016.94 and 313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.42, 1,016.94 and 313.48 is: 469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.42 : 1,016.94 = 313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.42/1,016.94 = 313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.42x = 1,016.94 × 313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.42x = 318,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,790.35/678.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.90

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