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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.26, 869.22 and 483.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.26, 869.22 and 483.71 is: 668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.26 : 869.22 = 483.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.26/869.22 = 483.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.26x = 869.22 × 483.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.26x = 420,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,450.41/629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.17

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