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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.44, 863.28 and 429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.44, 863.28 and 429.44 is: 592.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.44 : 863.28 = 429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.44/863.28 = 429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.44x = 863.28 × 429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.44x = 370,726.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,726.96/625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.75

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