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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.31, 1,016.97 and 326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.31, 1,016.97 and 326.74 is: 489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.31 : 1,016.97 = 326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.31/1,016.97 = 326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.31x = 1,016.97 × 326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.31x = 332,284.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,284.78/678.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.87

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