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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.71, 1,013.67 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.71, 1,013.67 and 328.98 is: 492.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.71 : 1,013.67 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.71/1,013.67 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.71x = 1,013.67 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.71x = 333,477.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,477.16/676.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.79

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