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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 862.27 and 477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 862.27 and 477.52 is: 658.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 862.27 = 477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/862.27 = 477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 862.27 × 477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 411,747.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,747.82/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.65

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