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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.81, 1,018.49 and 313.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.81, 1,018.49 and 313.82 is: 470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.81 : 1,018.49 = 313.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.81/1,018.49 = 313.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.81x = 1,018.49 × 313.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.81x = 319,615.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,615.87/678.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.85

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