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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.39, 863.90 and 451.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.39, 863.90 and 451.64 is: 623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.39 : 863.90 = 451.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.39/863.90 = 451.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.39x = 863.90 × 451.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.39x = 390,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,175.08/625.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.89

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