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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.22, 862.85 and 359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.22, 862.85 and 359.70 is: 496.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.22 : 862.85 = 359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.22/862.85 = 359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.22x = 862.85 × 359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.22x = 310,367.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,367.15/625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.41

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