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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.30, 862.15 and 459.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.30, 862.15 and 459.45 is: 633.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.30 : 862.15 = 459.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.30/862.15 = 459.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.30x = 862.15 × 459.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.30x = 396,114.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,114.82/625.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.48

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