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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.52, 862.95 and 438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.52, 862.95 and 438.72 is: 605.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.52 : 862.95 = 438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.52/862.95 = 438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.52x = 862.95 × 438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.52x = 378,591.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,591.83/625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.24

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