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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 868.90 and 483.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 868.90 and 483.47 is: 667.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 868.90 = 483.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/868.90 = 483.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 868.90 × 483.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 420,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,087.08/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.82

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