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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 870.08 and 483.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 870.08 and 483.57 is: 666.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 870.08 = 483.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/870.08 = 483.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 870.08 × 483.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 420,742.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,742.17/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.51

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