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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.75, 1,016.24 and 330.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.75, 1,016.24 and 330.65 is: 495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.75 : 1,016.24 = 330.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.75/1,016.24 = 330.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.75x = 1,016.24 × 330.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.75x = 336,013.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,013.02/677.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.78

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