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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.26, 1,017.04 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.26, 1,017.04 and 331.66 is: 497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.26 : 1,017.04 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.26/1,017.04 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.26x = 1,017.04 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.26x = 337,311.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,311.49/678.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.32

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