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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.88, 933.76 and 480.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.88, 933.76 and 480.50 is: 662.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.88 : 933.76 = 480.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.88/933.76 = 480.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.88x = 933.76 × 480.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.88x = 448,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,671.68/676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.85

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