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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.16, 863.54 and 602.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.16, 863.54 and 602.68 is: 832.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.16 : 863.54 = 602.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.16/863.54 = 602.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.16x = 863.54 × 602.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.16x = 520,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,438.29/625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.49

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