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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.73, 933.53 and 477.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.73, 933.53 and 477.59 is: 658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.73 : 933.53 = 477.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.73/933.53 = 477.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.73x = 933.53 × 477.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.73x = 445,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,850.34/676.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.83

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