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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.15, 862.05 and 438.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.15, 862.05 and 438.58 is: 604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.15 : 862.05 = 438.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.15/862.05 = 438.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.15x = 862.05 × 438.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.15x = 378,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,077.89/625.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.78

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