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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.15, 867.27 and 480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.15, 867.27 and 480.52 is: 663.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.15 : 867.27 = 480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.15/867.27 = 480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.15x = 867.27 × 480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.15x = 416,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,740.58/628.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.45

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