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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.49, 933.53 and 480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.49, 933.53 and 480.26 is: 662.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.49 : 933.53 = 480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.49/933.53 = 480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.49x = 933.53 × 480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.49x = 448,337.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,337.05/676.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.74

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