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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.44, 861.05 and 483.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.44, 861.05 and 483.29 is: 665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.44 : 861.05 = 483.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.44/861.05 = 483.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.44x = 861.05 × 483.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.44x = 416,130.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,130.13/625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.34

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