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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.52, 865.74 and 483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.52, 865.74 and 483.84 is: 667.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.52 : 865.74 = 483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.52/865.74 = 483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.52x = 865.74 × 483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.52x = 418,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,879.64/627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.52

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