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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.46, 863.18 and 359.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.46, 863.18 and 359.99 is: 496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.46 : 863.18 = 359.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.46/863.18 = 359.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.46x = 863.18 × 359.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.46x = 310,736.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,736.17/625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.81

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