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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.49, 862.91 and 359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.49, 862.91 and 359.87 is: 496.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.49 : 862.91 = 359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.49/862.91 = 359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.49x = 862.91 × 359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.49x = 310,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,534.52/625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.47

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