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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.94, 673.86 and 479.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.94, 673.86 and 479.93 is: 666.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.94 : 673.86 = 479.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.94/673.86 = 479.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.94x = 673.86 × 479.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.94x = 323,405.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,405.63/484.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.90

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