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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.03, 1,015.61 and 330.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.03, 1,015.61 and 330.55 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.03 : 1,015.61 = 330.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.03/1,015.61 = 330.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.03x = 1,015.61 × 330.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.03x = 335,703.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,703.15/677.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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