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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.18, 869.10 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.18, 869.10 and 483.12 is: 666.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.18 : 869.10 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.18/869.10 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.18x = 869.10 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.18x = 419,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,879.59/630.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.29

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