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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.57, 1,017.94 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.57, 1,017.94 and 331.92 is: 497.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.57 : 1,017.94 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.57/1,017.94 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.57x = 1,017.94 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.57x = 337,869.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,869.56/678.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.91

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