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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.88, 931.01 and 478.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.88, 931.01 and 478.50 is: 660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.88 : 931.01 = 478.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.88/931.01 = 478.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.88x = 931.01 × 478.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.88x = 445,488.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,488.29/674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.10

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