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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.93, 1,017.91 and 313.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.93, 1,017.91 and 313.21 is: 469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.93 : 1,017.91 = 313.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.93/1,017.91 = 313.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.93x = 1,017.91 × 313.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.93x = 318,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,819.59/678.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.59

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