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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.22, 866.05 and 478.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.22, 866.05 and 478.85 is: 660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.22 : 866.05 = 478.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.22/866.05 = 478.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.22x = 866.05 × 478.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.22x = 414,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,702.52/628.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.12

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