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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.71, 931.02 and 478.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.71, 931.02 and 478.28 is: 659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.71 : 931.02 = 478.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.71/931.02 = 478.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.71x = 931.02 × 478.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.71x = 445,288.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,288.25/674.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.97

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