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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.41, 862.29 and 477.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.41, 862.29 and 477.81 is: 658.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.41 : 862.29 = 477.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.41/862.29 = 477.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.41x = 862.29 × 477.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.41x = 412,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,010.78/625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.79

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