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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.01, 862.38 and 459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.01, 862.38 and 459.36 is: 633.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.01 : 862.38 = 459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.01/862.38 = 459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.01x = 862.38 × 459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.01x = 396,142.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,142.88/625.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.82

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