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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.40, 1,015.40 and 330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.40, 1,015.40 and 330.22 is: 494.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.40 : 1,015.40 = 330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.40/1,015.40 = 330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.40x = 1,015.40 × 330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.40x = 335,305.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,305.39/677.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.99

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