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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678, 1,016.04 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678, 1,016.04 and 331.08 is: 496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678 : 1,016.04 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678/1,016.04 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678x = 1,016.04 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678x = 336,390.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,390.52/678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.15

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