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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.24, 1,015.22 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.24, 1,015.22 and 330.18 is: 494.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.24 : 1,015.22 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.24/1,015.22 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.24x = 1,015.22 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.24x = 335,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,205.34/677.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.96

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