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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.07, 868.19 and 479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.07, 868.19 and 479.88 is: 662.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.07 : 868.19 = 479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.07/868.19 = 479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.07x = 868.19 × 479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.07x = 416,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,627.02/629.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.29

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