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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.90, 1,018.48 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.90, 1,018.48 and 331.96 is: 498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.90 : 1,018.48 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.90/1,018.48 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.90x = 1,018.48 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.90x = 338,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,094.62/678.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.00

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