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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.61, 938.42 and 439.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.61, 938.42 and 439.75 is: 659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.61 : 938.42 = 439.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.61/938.42 = 439.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.61x = 938.42 × 439.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.61x = 412,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,670.82/625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.63

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