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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.22, 1,016.94 and 331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.22, 1,016.94 and 331.60 is: 497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.22 : 1,016.94 = 331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.22/1,016.94 = 331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.22x = 1,016.94 × 331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.22x = 337,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,217.30/678.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.21

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