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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.99, 1,017.73 and 313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.99, 1,017.73 and 313.02 is: 469.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.99 : 1,017.73 = 313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.99/1,017.73 = 313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.99x = 1,017.73 × 313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.99x = 318,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,569.84/678.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.18

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