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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.48, 937.71 and 430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.48, 937.71 and 430 is: 644.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.48 : 937.71 = 430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.48/937.71 = 430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.48x = 937.71 × 430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.48x = 403,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,215.30/625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.65

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