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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.65, 1,016.60 and 331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.65, 1,016.60 and 331.14 is: 496.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.65 : 1,016.60 = 331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.65/1,016.60 = 331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.65x = 1,016.60 × 331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.65x = 336,636.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,636.92/677.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.77

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