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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.68, 862.56 and 429.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.68, 862.56 and 429.12 is: 591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.68 : 862.56 = 429.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.68/862.56 = 429.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.68x = 862.56 × 429.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.68x = 370,141.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,141.75/625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.58

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