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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.32, 1,016.27 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.32, 1,016.27 and 330.96 is: 496.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.32 : 1,016.27 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.32/1,016.27 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.32x = 1,016.27 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.32x = 336,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,344.72/677.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.58

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