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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.72, 1,015.11 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.72, 1,015.11 and 330.32 is: 494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.72 : 1,015.11 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.72/1,015.11 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.72x = 1,015.11 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.72x = 335,313.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,313.67/677.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.77

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