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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.24, 1,014.72 and 330.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.24, 1,014.72 and 330.74 is: 495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.24 : 1,014.72 = 330.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.24/1,014.72 = 330.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.24x = 1,014.72 × 330.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.24x = 335,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,608.49/677.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.55

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