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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.69, 933.48 and 479.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.69, 933.48 and 479.86 is: 661.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.69 : 933.48 = 479.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.69/933.48 = 479.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.69x = 933.48 × 479.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.69x = 447,939.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,939.71/676.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.96

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