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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.65, 869.34 and 482.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.65, 869.34 and 482.02 is: 665.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.65 : 869.34 = 482.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.65/869.34 = 482.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.65x = 869.34 × 482.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.65x = 419,039.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,039.27/629.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.51

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