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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.91, 868.79 and 482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.91, 868.79 and 482.22 is: 665.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.91 : 868.79 = 482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.91/868.79 = 482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.91x = 868.79 × 482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.91x = 418,949.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,949.12/629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.09

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