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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.44, 863.20 and 606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.44, 863.20 and 606.32 is: 836.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.44 : 863.20 = 606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.44/863.20 = 606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.44x = 863.20 × 606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.44x = 523,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,375.42/625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.81

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