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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 1,017.32 and 313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 1,017.32 and 313.06 is: 469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 1,017.32 = 313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/1,017.32 = 313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 1,017.32 × 313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 318,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,482.20/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.20

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