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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.96, 868.31 and 481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.96, 868.31 and 481.88 is: 665.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.96 : 868.31 = 481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.96/868.31 = 481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.96x = 868.31 × 481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.96x = 418,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,421.22/628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.26

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