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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.72, 871.20 and 483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.72, 871.20 and 483.84 is: 668.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.72 : 871.20 = 483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.72/871.20 = 483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.72x = 871.20 × 483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.72x = 421,521.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,521.41/630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.32

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