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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.22, 863.13 and 485.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.22, 863.13 and 485.02 is: 669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.22 : 863.13 = 485.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.22/863.13 = 485.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.22x = 863.13 × 485.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.22x = 418,635.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,635.31/625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.58

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