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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.59, 1,015.45 and 330.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.59, 1,015.45 and 330.23 is: 494.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.59 : 1,015.45 = 330.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.59/1,015.45 = 330.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.59x = 1,015.45 × 330.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.59x = 335,333.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,333.77/677.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.89

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