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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.43, 1,017.30 and 312.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.43, 1,017.30 and 312.98 is: 469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.43 : 1,017.30 = 312.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.43/1,017.30 = 312.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.43x = 1,017.30 × 312.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.43x = 318,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,394.55/678.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.31

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