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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.68, 673.79 and 478.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.68, 673.79 and 478.74 is: 658.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.68 : 673.79 = 478.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.68/673.79 = 478.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.68x = 673.79 × 478.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.68x = 322,567.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,567.83/489.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.74

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