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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 863.73 and 521.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 863.73 and 521.46 is: 720.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 863.73 = 521.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/863.73 = 521.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 863.73 × 521.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 450,400.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,400.65/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.48

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