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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.90, 870.84 and 483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.90, 870.84 and 483.33 is: 667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.90 : 870.84 = 483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.90/870.84 = 483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.90x = 870.84 × 483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.90x = 420,903.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,903.10/630.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.15

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