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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.92, 862.56 and 450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.92, 862.56 and 450.96 is: 621.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.92 : 862.56 = 450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.92/862.56 = 450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.92x = 862.56 × 450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.92x = 388,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,980.06/625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.45

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