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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.48, 1,015.28 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.48, 1,015.28 and 330.60 is: 495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.48 : 1,015.28 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.48/1,015.28 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.48x = 1,015.28 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.48x = 335,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,651.57/677.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.44

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