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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.72, 1,018.14 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.72, 1,018.14 and 332.22 is: 498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.72 : 1,018.14 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.72/1,018.14 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.72x = 1,018.14 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.72x = 338,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,246.47/678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.36

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