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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.01, 1,015.70 and 330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.01, 1,015.70 and 330.33 is: 495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.01 : 1,015.70 = 330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.01/1,015.70 = 330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.01x = 1,015.70 × 330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.01x = 335,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,514.53/677.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.58

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