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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.15, 858.95 and 483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.15, 858.95 and 483.72 is: 665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.15 : 858.95 = 483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.15/858.95 = 483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.15x = 858.95 × 483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.15x = 415,488.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,488.88/624.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.69

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