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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.46, 862.83 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.46, 862.83 and 373.23 is: 514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.46 : 862.83 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.46/862.83 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.46x = 862.83 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.46x = 322,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,034.04/625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.88

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