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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.96, 866.88 and 481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.96, 866.88 and 481.24 is: 663.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.96 : 866.88 = 481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.96/866.88 = 481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.96x = 866.88 × 481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.96x = 417,177.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,177.33/628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.28

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