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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.55, 869.60 and 483.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.55, 869.60 and 483.97 is: 668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.55 : 869.60 = 483.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.55/869.60 = 483.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.55x = 869.60 × 483.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.55x = 420,860.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,860.31/629.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.51

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