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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.25, 1,015.59 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.25, 1,015.59 and 330.48 is: 495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.25 : 1,015.59 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.25/1,015.59 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.25x = 1,015.59 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.25x = 335,632.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,632.18/677.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.58

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