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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.72, 939.66 and 433.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.72, 939.66 and 433.48 is: 650.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.72 : 939.66 = 433.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.72/939.66 = 433.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.72x = 939.66 × 433.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.72x = 407,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,323.82/625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.97

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