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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.77, 1,015.20 and 330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.77, 1,015.20 and 330.27 is: 495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.77 : 1,015.20 = 330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.77/1,015.20 = 330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.77x = 1,015.20 × 330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.77x = 335,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,290.10/676.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.43

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