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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.34, 867.13 and 604.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.34, 867.13 and 604.58 is: 838.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.34 : 867.13 = 604.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.34/867.13 = 604.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.34x = 867.13 × 604.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.34x = 524,249.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,249.46/625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.34

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