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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.18, 1,013.93 and 329.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.18, 1,013.93 and 329.53 is: 494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.18 : 1,013.93 = 329.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.18/1,013.93 = 329.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.18x = 1,013.93 × 329.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.18x = 334,118.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,118.71/676.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.13

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