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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.48, 1,014.88 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.48, 1,014.88 and 329.76 is: 494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.48 : 1,014.88 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.48/1,014.88 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.48x = 1,014.88 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.48x = 334,666.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,666.83/676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.72

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