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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.24, 863.08 and 423.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.24, 863.08 and 423.39 is: 584.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.24 : 863.08 = 423.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.24/863.08 = 423.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.24x = 863.08 × 423.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.24x = 365,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,424.00/625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.46

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