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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676, 1,013.73 and 329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676, 1,013.73 and 329.05 is: 493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676 : 1,013.73 = 329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676/1,013.73 = 329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676x = 1,013.73 × 329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676x = 333,567.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,567.86/676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.44

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