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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.11, 1,015.54 and 330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.11, 1,015.54 and 330.10 is: 495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.11 : 1,015.54 = 330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.11/1,015.54 = 330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.11x = 1,015.54 × 330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.11x = 335,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,223.03/677.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.08

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