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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.28, 861.60 and 477.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.28, 861.60 and 477.92 is: 658.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.28 : 861.60 = 477.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.28/861.60 = 477.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.28x = 861.60 × 477.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.28x = 411,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,775.87/625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.55

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