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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.03, 862.64 and 460.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.03, 862.64 and 460.09 is: 635.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.03 : 862.64 = 460.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.03/862.64 = 460.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.03x = 862.64 × 460.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.03x = 396,892.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,892.04/625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.00

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