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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 933.93 and 480.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.62, 933.93 and 480.15 is: 662.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.62 : 933.93 = 480.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.62/933.93 = 480.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.62x = 933.93 × 480.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.62x = 448,426.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,426.49/676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.74

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