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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.67, 930.26 and 478.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.67, 930.26 and 478.46 is: 660.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.67 : 930.26 = 478.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.67/930.26 = 478.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.67x = 930.26 × 478.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.67x = 445,089.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,089.14/673.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.70

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