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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.65, 1,018.16 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.65, 1,018.16 and 332.18 is: 498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.65 : 1,018.16 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.65/1,018.16 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.65x = 1,018.16 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.65x = 338,206.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,206.26/678.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.36

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