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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.84, 867.90 and 481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.84, 867.90 and 481.96 is: 665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.84 : 867.90 = 481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.84/867.90 = 481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.84x = 867.90 × 481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.84x = 418,293.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,293.08/628.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.18

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