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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.63, 1,014.81 and 330.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.63, 1,014.81 and 330.11 is: 494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.63 : 1,014.81 = 330.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.63/1,014.81 = 330.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.63x = 1,014.81 × 330.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.63x = 334,993.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,993.86/677.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.36

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