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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.09, 869.49 and 482.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.09, 869.49 and 482.49 is: 665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.09 : 869.49 = 482.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.09/869.49 = 482.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.09x = 869.49 × 482.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.09x = 419,520.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,520.23/630.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.81

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