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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.48, 863.25 and 359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.48, 863.25 and 359.98 is: 496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.48 : 863.25 = 359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.48/863.25 = 359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.48x = 863.25 × 359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.48x = 310,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,752.74/625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.82

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