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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.63, 1,018.17 and 331.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.63, 1,018.17 and 331.91 is: 497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.63 : 1,018.17 = 331.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.63/1,018.17 = 331.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.63x = 1,018.17 × 331.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.63x = 337,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,935.71/678.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.97

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