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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.07, 862.22 and 438.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.07, 862.22 and 438.29 is: 604.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.07 : 862.22 = 438.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.07/862.22 = 438.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.07x = 862.22 × 438.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.07x = 377,900.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,900.21/625.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.57

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