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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.01, 868.88 and 483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.01, 868.88 and 483.46 is: 667.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.01 : 868.88 = 483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.01/868.88 = 483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.01x = 868.88 × 483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.01x = 420,066.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,066.31/629.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.82

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