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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.27, 1,016.55 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.27, 1,016.55 and 331.32 is: 496.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.27 : 1,016.55 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.27/1,016.55 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.27x = 1,016.55 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.27x = 336,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,803.35/678.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.56

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