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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.56, 863.48 and 429.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.56, 863.48 and 429.64 is: 593.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.56 : 863.48 = 429.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.56/863.48 = 429.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.56x = 863.48 × 429.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.56x = 370,985.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,985.55/625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.05

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