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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.52, 869.56 and 483.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.52, 869.56 and 483.95 is: 668.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.52 : 869.56 = 483.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.52/869.56 = 483.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.52x = 869.56 × 483.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.52x = 420,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,823.44/629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.48

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