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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.41, 869.66 and 482.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.41, 869.66 and 482.78 is: 666.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.41 : 869.66 = 482.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.41/869.66 = 482.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.41x = 869.66 × 482.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.41x = 419,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,847.69/630.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.00

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