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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.43, 1,017.64 and 313.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.43, 1,017.64 and 313.17 is: 469.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.43 : 1,017.64 = 313.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.43/1,017.64 = 313.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.43x = 1,017.64 × 313.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.43x = 318,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,694.32/678.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.75

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