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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.56, 930.28 and 478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.56, 930.28 and 478 is: 659.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.56 : 930.28 = 478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.56/930.28 = 478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.56x = 930.28 × 478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.56x = 444,673.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,673.84/674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.21

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