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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.77, 1,017.79 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.77, 1,017.79 and 332.16 is: 498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.77 : 1,017.79 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.77/1,017.79 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.77x = 1,017.79 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.77x = 338,067.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,067.47/678.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.06

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