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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.48, 861.63 and 500.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.48, 861.63 and 500.25 is: 690.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.48 : 861.63 = 500.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.48/861.63 = 500.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.48x = 861.63 × 500.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.48x = 431,030.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,030.41/624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.22

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