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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 938.36 and 460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 938.36 and 460.80 is: 691.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 938.36 = 460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/938.36 = 460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 938.36 × 460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 432,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,391.60/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.67

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