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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.23, 861.30 and 438.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.23, 861.30 and 438.35 is: 603.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.23 : 861.30 = 438.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.23/861.30 = 438.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.23x = 861.30 × 438.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.23x = 377,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,546.55/625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.85

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