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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.91, 1,015.87 and 330.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.91, 1,015.87 and 330.43 is: 495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.91 : 1,015.87 = 330.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.91/1,015.87 = 330.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.91x = 1,015.87 × 330.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.91x = 335,672.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,672.15/676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.89

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