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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.76, 862.74 and 428.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.76, 862.74 and 428.93 is: 591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.76 : 862.74 = 428.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.76/862.74 = 428.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.76x = 862.74 × 428.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.76x = 370,055.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,055.07/625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.37

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