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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 1,018.20 and 313.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 1,018.20 and 313.46 is: 470.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 1,018.20 = 313.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/1,018.20 = 313.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 1,018.20 × 313.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 319,164.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,164.97/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.20

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