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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.47, 1,016.99 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.47, 1,016.99 and 313.50 is: 469.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.47 : 1,016.99 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.47/1,016.99 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.47x = 1,016.99 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.47x = 318,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,823.34/678.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.92

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