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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.29, 869.02 and 482.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.29, 869.02 and 482.69 is: 665.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.29 : 869.02 = 482.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.29/869.02 = 482.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.29x = 869.02 × 482.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.29x = 419,461.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,461.71/630.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.51

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