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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.46, 938.12 and 464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.46, 938.12 and 464.13 is: 696.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.46 : 938.12 = 464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.46/938.12 = 464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.46x = 938.12 × 464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.46x = 435,407.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,407.31/625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.14

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