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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.19, 862.70 and 359.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.19, 862.70 and 359.63 is: 496.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.19 : 862.70 = 359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.19/862.70 = 359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.19x = 862.70 × 359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.19x = 310,248.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,248.49/625.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.25

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