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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.03, 1,015.57 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.03, 1,015.57 and 330.63 is: 495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.03 : 1,015.57 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.03/1,015.57 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.03x = 1,015.57 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.03x = 335,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,777.91/678.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.23

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