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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.08, 870.24 and 482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.08, 870.24 and 482.40 is: 666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.08 : 870.24 = 482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.08/870.24 = 482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.08x = 870.24 × 482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.08x = 419,803.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,803.78/630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.27

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