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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.25, 863.06 and 438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.25, 863.06 and 438.75 is: 605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.25 : 863.06 = 438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.25/863.06 = 438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.25x = 863.06 × 438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.25x = 378,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,665.38/625.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.62

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