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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.48, 1,016.64 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.48, 1,016.64 and 331.02 is: 496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.48 : 1,016.64 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.48/1,016.64 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.48x = 1,016.64 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.48x = 336,528.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,528.17/677.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.74

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