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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.67, 869.37 and 483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.67, 869.37 and 483.06 is: 666.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.67 : 869.37 = 483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.67/869.37 = 483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.67x = 869.37 × 483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.67x = 419,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,957.87/629.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.95

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