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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.19, 1,013.40 and 329.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.19, 1,013.40 and 329.61 is: 493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.19 : 1,013.40 = 329.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.19/1,013.40 = 329.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.19x = 1,013.40 × 329.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.19x = 334,026.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,026.77/676.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.99

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