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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.99, 1,016.12 and 330.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.99, 1,016.12 and 330.51 is: 496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.99 : 1,016.12 = 330.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.99/1,016.12 = 330.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.99x = 1,016.12 × 330.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.99x = 335,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,837.82/676.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.08

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