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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.02, 869.28 and 480.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.02, 869.28 and 480.62 is: 663.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.02 : 869.28 = 480.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.02/869.28 = 480.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.02x = 869.28 × 480.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.02x = 417,789.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,789.01/630.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.14

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