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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.34, 862.39 and 428.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.34, 862.39 and 428.91 is: 591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.34 : 862.39 = 428.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.34/862.39 = 428.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.34x = 862.39 × 428.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.34x = 369,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,887.69/625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.50

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