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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.55, 863.55 and 430.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.55, 863.55 and 430.07 is: 593.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.55 : 863.55 = 430.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.55/863.55 = 430.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.55x = 863.55 × 430.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.55x = 371,382.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,382.63/625.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.69

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