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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.22, 938.46 and 581.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.22, 938.46 and 581.48 is: 872.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.22 : 938.46 = 581.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.22/938.46 = 581.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.22x = 938.46 × 581.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.22x = 545,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,695.72/625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.81

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