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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.19, 861.84 and 438.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.19, 861.84 and 438.11 is: 603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.19 : 861.84 = 438.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.19/861.84 = 438.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.19x = 861.84 × 438.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.19x = 377,579.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,579.65/625.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.95

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