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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.76, 931.50 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.76, 931.50 and 478.44 is: 660.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.76 : 931.50 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.76/931.50 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.76x = 931.50 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.76x = 445,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,666.86/674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.48

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