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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.26, 1,013.25 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.26, 1,013.25 and 329.52 is: 493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.26 : 1,013.25 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.26/1,013.25 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.26x = 1,013.25 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.26x = 333,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,886.14/676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.72

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