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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.95, 1,017.97 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.95, 1,017.97 and 313.54 is: 470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.95 : 1,017.97 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.95/1,017.97 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.95x = 1,017.97 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.95x = 319,174.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,174.31/678.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.10

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