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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.12, 862.44 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.12, 862.44 and 470.08 is: 648.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.12 : 862.44 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.12/862.44 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.12x = 862.44 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.12x = 405,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,415.80/625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.54

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