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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.74, 863.94 and 479.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.74, 863.94 and 479.13 is: 661.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.74 : 863.94 = 479.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.74/863.94 = 479.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.74x = 863.94 × 479.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.74x = 413,939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,939.57/625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.52

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