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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.54, 862.57 and 426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.54, 862.57 and 426.50 is: 588.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.54 : 862.57 = 426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.54/862.57 = 426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.54x = 862.57 × 426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.54x = 367,886.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,886.11/625.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.11

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