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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.57, 862.82 and 439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.57, 862.82 and 439.27 is: 605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.57 : 862.82 = 439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.57/862.82 = 439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.57x = 862.82 × 439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.57x = 379,009.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,009.88/625.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.87

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