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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.91, 1,017.95 and 331.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.91, 1,017.95 and 331.81 is: 497.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.91 : 1,017.95 = 331.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.91/1,017.95 = 331.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.91x = 1,017.95 × 331.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.91x = 337,765.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,765.43/678.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.51

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