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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.51, 863.63 and 483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.51, 863.63 and 483.46 is: 667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.51 : 863.63 = 483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.51/863.63 = 483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.51x = 863.63 × 483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.51x = 417,527.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,527.80/625.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.50

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