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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.80, 1,018.73 and 313.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.80, 1,018.73 and 313.63 is: 470.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.80 : 1,018.73 = 313.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.80/1,018.73 = 313.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.80x = 1,018.73 × 313.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.80x = 319,504.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,504.29/678.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.69

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