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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.84, 866.52 and 480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.84, 866.52 and 480.96 is: 663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.84 : 866.52 = 480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.84/866.52 = 480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.84x = 866.52 × 480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.84x = 416,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,761.46/627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.80

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