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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.44, 932.78 and 479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.44, 932.78 and 479.88 is: 661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.44 : 932.78 = 479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.44/932.78 = 479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.44x = 932.78 × 479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.44x = 447,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,622.47/676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.73

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