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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.15, 868.65 and 481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.15, 868.65 and 481.52 is: 664.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.15 : 868.65 = 481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.15/868.65 = 481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.15x = 868.65 × 481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.15x = 418,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,272.35/629.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.82

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