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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.86, 1,015.16 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.86, 1,015.16 and 329.84 is: 494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.86 : 1,015.16 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.86/1,015.16 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.86x = 1,015.16 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.86x = 334,844.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,844.78/676.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.70

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