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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.79, 1,015.77 and 330.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.79, 1,015.77 and 330.38 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.79 : 1,015.77 = 330.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.79/1,015.77 = 330.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.79x = 1,015.77 × 330.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.79x = 335,585.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,585.01/676.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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