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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.96, 869.77 and 482.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.96, 869.77 and 482.33 is: 665.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.96 : 869.77 = 482.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.96/869.77 = 482.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.96x = 869.77 × 482.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.96x = 419,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,518.94/629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.95

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