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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.35, 858.36 and 598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.35, 858.36 and 598.62 is: 821.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.35 : 858.36 = 598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.35/858.36 = 598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.35x = 858.36 × 598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.35x = 513,831.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,831.46/625.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.67

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