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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.73, 868.49 and 483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.73, 868.49 and 483.18 is: 667.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.73 : 868.49 = 483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.73/868.49 = 483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.73x = 868.49 × 483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.73x = 419,633.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,633.86/628.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.44

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