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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.36, 870.66 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.36, 870.66 and 482.64 is: 666.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.36 : 870.66 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.36/870.66 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.36x = 870.66 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.36x = 420,215.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,215.34/630.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.63

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