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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.03, 934.43 and 478.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.03, 934.43 and 478.83 is: 660.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.03 : 934.43 = 478.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.03/934.43 = 478.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.03x = 934.43 × 478.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.03x = 447,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,430.72/677.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.88

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