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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.79, 1,016.44 and 330.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.79, 1,016.44 and 330.89 is: 496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.79 : 1,016.44 = 330.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.79/1,016.44 = 330.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.79x = 1,016.44 × 330.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.79x = 336,323.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,323.92/677.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.21

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