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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.38, 930.98 and 479.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.38, 930.98 and 479.55 is: 660.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.38 : 930.98 = 479.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.38/930.98 = 479.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.38x = 930.98 × 479.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.38x = 446,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,449.06/676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.06

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