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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.48, 1,016.88 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.48, 1,016.88 and 331.68 is: 497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.48 : 1,016.88 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.48/1,016.88 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.48x = 1,016.88 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.48x = 337,278.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,278.76/678.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.11

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