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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.23, 863.15 and 485.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.23, 863.15 and 485.03 is: 669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.23 : 863.15 = 485.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.23/863.15 = 485.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.23x = 863.15 × 485.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.23x = 418,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,653.38/625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.60

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