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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.25, 1,013.98 and 329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.25, 1,013.98 and 329.15 is: 493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.25 : 1,013.98 = 329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.25/1,013.98 = 329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.25x = 1,013.98 × 329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.25x = 333,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,752.88/676.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.54

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