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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.34, 864.14 and 479.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.34, 864.14 and 479.00 is: 661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.34 : 864.14 = 479.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.34/864.14 = 479.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.34x = 864.14 × 479.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.34x = 413,922.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,922.83/625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.91

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