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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.71, 1,014.31 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.71, 1,014.31 and 329.52 is: 493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.71 : 1,014.31 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.71/1,014.31 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.71x = 1,014.31 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.71x = 334,237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,237.79/676.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.92

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