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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 1,015.65 and 330.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.62, 1,015.65 and 330.21 is: 495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.62 : 1,015.65 = 330.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.62/1,015.65 = 330.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.62x = 1,015.65 × 330.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.62x = 335,377.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,377.79/676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.67

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