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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.19, 869.85 and 481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.19, 869.85 and 481.59 is: 665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.19 : 869.85 = 481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.19/869.85 = 481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.19x = 869.85 × 481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.19x = 418,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,911.06/629.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.79

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