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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.27, 868.83 and 481.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.27, 868.83 and 481.65 is: 665.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.27 : 868.83 = 481.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.27/868.83 = 481.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.27x = 868.83 × 481.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.27x = 418,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,465.22/629.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.00

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