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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.24, 1,016.22 and 331.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.24, 1,016.22 and 331.74 is: 497.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.24 : 1,016.22 = 331.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.24/1,016.22 = 331.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.24x = 1,016.22 × 331.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.24x = 337,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,120.82/678.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.05

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