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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.76, 1,017.44 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.76, 1,017.44 and 331.88 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.76 : 1,017.44 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.76/1,017.44 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.76x = 1,017.44 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.76x = 337,667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,667.99/678.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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