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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 863.46 and 494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 863.46 and 494.91 is: 683.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 863.46 = 494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/863.46 = 494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 863.46 × 494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 427,334.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,334.99/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.39

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