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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 1,017.42 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 1,017.42 and 331.86 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 1,017.42 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/1,017.42 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 1,017.42 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 337,641.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,641.00/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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