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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.47, 869.01 and 481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.47, 869.01 and 481.64 is: 664.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.47 : 869.01 = 481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.47/869.01 = 481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.47x = 869.01 × 481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.47x = 418,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,549.98/629.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.93

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