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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.90, 1,017.92 and 313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.90, 1,017.92 and 313.80 is: 470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.90 : 1,017.92 = 313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.90/1,017.92 = 313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.90x = 1,017.92 × 313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.90x = 319,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,423.30/678.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.50

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