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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.04, 1,017.65 and 331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.04, 1,017.65 and 331.63 is: 497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.04 : 1,017.65 = 331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.04/1,017.65 = 331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.04x = 1,017.65 × 331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.04x = 337,483.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,483.27/678.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.73

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