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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.44, 863.28 and 510.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.44, 863.28 and 510.24 is: 704.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.44 : 863.28 = 510.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.44/863.28 = 510.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.44x = 863.28 × 510.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.44x = 440,479.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,479.99/625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.27

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