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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.25, 1,016.73 and 331.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.25, 1,016.73 and 331.18 is: 496.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.25 : 1,016.73 = 331.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.25/1,016.73 = 331.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.25x = 1,016.73 × 331.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.25x = 336,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,720.64/678.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.46

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