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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.05, 868.89 and 483.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.05, 868.89 and 483.47 is: 667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.05 : 868.89 = 483.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.05/868.89 = 483.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.05x = 868.89 × 483.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.05x = 420,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,082.25/629.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.80

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