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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.80, 933.36 and 480.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.80, 933.36 and 480.48 is: 662.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.80 : 933.36 = 480.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.80/933.36 = 480.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.80x = 933.36 × 480.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.80x = 448,460.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,460.81/676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.62

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