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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.55, 863.61 and 478.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.55, 863.61 and 478.46 is: 660.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.55 : 863.61 = 478.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.55/863.61 = 478.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.55x = 863.61 × 478.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.55x = 413,201.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,201.04/625.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.54

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