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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.20, 1,013.52 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.20, 1,013.52 and 329.07 is: 493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.20 : 1,013.52 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.20/1,013.52 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.20x = 1,013.52 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.20x = 333,519.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,519.03/676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.23

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