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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.42, 863.41 and 439.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.42, 863.41 and 439.07 is: 606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.42 : 863.41 = 439.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.42/863.41 = 439.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.42x = 863.41 × 439.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.42x = 379,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,097.69/625.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.15

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