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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 869.91 and 484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 869.91 and 484.22 is: 668.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 869.91 = 484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/869.91 = 484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 869.91 × 484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 421,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,223.47/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.86

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