Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.29, 862.43 and 478.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 625.29, 862.43 and 478.41 is: 659.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625.29 : 862.43 = 478.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625.29/862.43 = 478.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625.29x = 862.43 × 478.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625.29x = 412,592.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,592.74/625.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659.84
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