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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 863.28 and 515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 863.28 and 515.16 is: 711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 863.28 = 515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/863.28 = 515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 863.28 × 515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 444,727.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,727.32/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.20

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