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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.60, 1,016.34 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.60, 1,016.34 and 330.80 is: 496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.60 : 1,016.34 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.60/1,016.34 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.60x = 1,016.34 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.60x = 336,205.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,205.27/677.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.17

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