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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.44, 869.48 and 482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.44, 869.48 and 482.80 is: 665.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.44 : 869.48 = 482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.44/869.48 = 482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.44x = 869.48 × 482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.44x = 419,784.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,784.94/630.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.86

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