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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.95, 871.20 and 481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.95, 871.20 and 481.86 is: 665.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.95 : 871.20 = 481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.95/871.20 = 481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.95x = 871.20 × 481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.95x = 419,796.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,796.43/630.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.35

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