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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.51, 863.07 and 459.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.51, 863.07 and 459.86 is: 634.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.51 : 863.07 = 459.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.51/863.07 = 459.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.51x = 863.07 × 459.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.51x = 396,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,891.37/625.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.51

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