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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.20, 863.22 and 501.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.20, 863.22 and 501.54 is: 692.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.20 : 863.22 = 501.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.20/863.22 = 501.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.20x = 863.22 × 501.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.20x = 432,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,939.36/625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.48

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