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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.63, 862.92 and 439.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.63, 862.92 and 439.06 is: 605.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.63 : 862.92 = 439.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.63/862.92 = 439.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.63x = 862.92 × 439.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.63x = 378,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,873.66/625.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.59

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