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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.41, 870.57 and 483.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.41, 870.57 and 483.81 is: 667.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.41 : 870.57 = 483.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.41/870.57 = 483.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.41x = 870.57 × 483.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.41x = 421,190.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,190.47/631.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.06

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