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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.19, 862.31 and 477.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.19, 862.31 and 477.56 is: 658.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.19 : 862.31 = 477.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.19/862.31 = 477.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.19x = 862.31 × 477.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.19x = 411,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,802.38/625.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.69

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