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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 862.11 and 494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 862.11 and 494.46 is: 681.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 862.11 = 494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/862.11 = 494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 862.11 × 494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 426,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,278.91/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.89

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