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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.33, 1,015.05 and 329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.33, 1,015.05 and 329.97 is: 494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.33 : 1,015.05 = 329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.33/1,015.05 = 329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.33x = 1,015.05 × 329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.33x = 334,939.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,939.24/677.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.50

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