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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.67, 1,017.36 and 331.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.67, 1,017.36 and 331.82 is: 497.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.67 : 1,017.36 = 331.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.67/1,017.36 = 331.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.67x = 1,017.36 × 331.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.67x = 337,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,579.12/678.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.41

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