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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.51, 1,017.49 and 331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.51, 1,017.49 and 331.75 is: 497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.51 : 1,017.49 = 331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.51/1,017.49 = 331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.51x = 1,017.49 × 331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.51x = 337,550.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,550.65/678.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.49

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