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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.93, 1,015.67 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.93, 1,015.67 and 331.04 is: 495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.93 : 1,015.67 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.93/1,015.67 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.93x = 1,015.67 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.93x = 336,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,220.66/677.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.96

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