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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.42, 862.02 and 428.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.42, 862.02 and 428.62 is: 590.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.42 : 862.02 = 428.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.42/862.02 = 428.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.42x = 862.02 × 428.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.42x = 369,479.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,479.01/625.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.77

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