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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.33, 862.77 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.33, 862.77 and 426.16 is: 587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.33 : 862.77 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.33/862.77 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.33x = 862.77 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.33x = 367,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,678.06/625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.97

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