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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.32, 1,015.26 and 330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.32, 1,015.26 and 330.76 is: 495.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.32 : 1,015.26 = 330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.32/1,015.26 = 330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.32x = 1,015.26 × 330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.32x = 335,807.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,807.40/677.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.79

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