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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.50, 1,015.98 and 330.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.50, 1,015.98 and 330.55 is: 495.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.50 : 1,015.98 = 330.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.50/1,015.98 = 330.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.50x = 1,015.98 × 330.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.50x = 335,832.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,832.19/677.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.69

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