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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.23, 1,015.11 and 330.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.23, 1,015.11 and 330.17 is: 494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.23 : 1,015.11 = 330.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.23/1,015.11 = 330.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.23x = 1,015.11 × 330.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.23x = 335,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,162.64/677.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.90

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