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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.52, 863.31 and 460.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.52, 863.31 and 460.19 is: 635.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.52 : 863.31 = 460.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.52/863.31 = 460.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.52x = 863.31 × 460.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.52x = 397,286.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,286.63/625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.13

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