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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.26, 863.28 and 515.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.26, 863.28 and 515.10 is: 711.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.26 : 863.28 = 515.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.26/863.28 = 515.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.26x = 863.28 × 515.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.26x = 444,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,675.53/625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.18

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