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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.58, 1,017.06 and 312.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.58, 1,017.06 and 312.86 is: 468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.58 : 1,017.06 = 312.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.58/1,017.06 = 312.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.58x = 1,017.06 × 312.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.58x = 318,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,198.76/678.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.92

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