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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.07, 863.47 and 451.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.07, 863.47 and 451.33 is: 623.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.07 : 863.47 = 451.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.07/863.47 = 451.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.07x = 863.47 × 451.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.07x = 389,709.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,709.92/625.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.47

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