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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.81, 933.72 and 477.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.81, 933.72 and 477.93 is: 659.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.81 : 933.72 = 477.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.81/933.72 = 477.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.81x = 933.72 × 477.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.81x = 446,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,252.80/676.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.35

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