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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.86, 863.73 and 439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.86, 863.73 and 439.28 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.86 : 863.73 = 439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.86/863.73 = 439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.86x = 863.73 × 439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.86x = 379,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,420.66/625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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