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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.66, 1,017.20 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.66, 1,017.20 and 312.68 is: 468.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.66 : 1,017.20 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.66/1,017.20 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.66x = 1,017.20 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.66x = 318,055.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,055.55/678.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.65

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