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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.89, 933.78 and 480.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.89, 933.78 and 480.51 is: 662.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.89 : 933.78 = 480.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.89/933.78 = 480.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.89x = 933.78 × 480.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.89x = 448,690.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,690.63/676.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.87

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