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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.83, 860.54 and 476.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.83, 860.54 and 476.79 is: 655.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.83 : 860.54 = 476.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.83/860.54 = 476.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.83x = 860.54 × 476.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.83x = 410,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,294.48/625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.60

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