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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 862.86 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 862.86 and 494.28 is: 681.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 862.86 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/862.86 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 862.86 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 426,494.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,494.44/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.85

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