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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.97, 1,014.64 and 329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.97, 1,014.64 and 329.79 is: 494.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.97 : 1,014.64 = 329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.97/1,014.64 = 329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.97x = 1,014.64 × 329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.97x = 334,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,615.59/676.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.28

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