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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.69, 674.58 and 478.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.69, 674.58 and 478.86 is: 663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.69 : 674.58 = 478.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.69/674.58 = 478.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.69x = 674.58 × 478.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.69x = 323,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,029.38/486.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.73

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