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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 862.61 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 862.61 and 507.44 is: 699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 862.61 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/862.61 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 862.61 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 437,722.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,722.82/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.80

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