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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.44, 866.72 and 480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.44, 866.72 and 480.80 is: 663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.44 : 866.72 = 480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.44/866.72 = 480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.44x = 866.72 × 480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.44x = 416,718.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,718.98/628.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.10

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