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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.84, 937.14 and 431.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.84, 937.14 and 431.44 is: 646.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.84 : 937.14 = 431.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.84/937.14 = 431.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.84x = 937.14 × 431.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.84x = 404,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,319.68/625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.04

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