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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.57, 1,017.95 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.57, 1,017.95 and 313.32 is: 470.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.57 : 1,017.95 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.57/1,017.95 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.57x = 1,017.95 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.57x = 318,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,942.53/678.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.02

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