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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.54, 858.40 and 483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.54, 858.40 and 483.32 is: 667.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.54 : 858.40 = 483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.54/858.40 = 483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.54x = 858.40 × 483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.54x = 414,881.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,881.89/621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.51

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