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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 861.84 and 450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 861.84 and 450.36 is: 620.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 861.84 = 450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/861.84 = 450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 861.84 × 450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 388,138.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,138.26/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.70

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