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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.70, 1,016.78 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.70, 1,016.78 and 330.84 is: 496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.70 : 1,016.78 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.70/1,016.78 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.70x = 1,016.78 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.70x = 336,389.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,389.84/677.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.37

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