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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.38, 862.23 and 492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.38, 862.23 and 492.36 is: 678.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.38 : 862.23 = 492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.38/862.23 = 492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.38x = 862.23 × 492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.38x = 424,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,527.56/625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.83

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