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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.85, 1,015.20 and 330.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.85, 1,015.20 and 330.03 is: 495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.85 : 1,015.20 = 330.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.85/1,015.20 = 330.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.85x = 1,015.20 × 330.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.85x = 335,046.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,046.46/676.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.01

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