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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.72, 933.93 and 480.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.72, 933.93 and 480.89 is: 662.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.72 : 933.93 = 480.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.72/933.93 = 480.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.72x = 933.93 × 480.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.72x = 449,119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,119.93/677.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.69

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