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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.13, 1,013.54 and 329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.13, 1,013.54 and 329.45 is: 493.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.13 : 1,013.54 = 329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.13/1,013.54 = 329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.13x = 1,013.54 × 329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.13x = 333,904.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,904.04/676.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.85

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