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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.42, 1,018.08 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.42, 1,018.08 and 313.20 is: 470.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.42 : 1,018.08 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.42/1,018.08 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.42x = 1,018.08 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.42x = 318,862.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,862.66/678.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.01

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