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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.80, 937.62 and 433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.80, 937.62 and 433.20 is: 649.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.80 : 937.62 = 433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.80/937.62 = 433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.80x = 937.62 × 433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.80x = 406,176.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,176.98/625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.05

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