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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.56, 862.95 and 494.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.56, 862.95 and 494.34 is: 681.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.56 : 862.95 = 494.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.56/862.95 = 494.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.56x = 862.95 × 494.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.56x = 426,590.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,590.70/625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.93

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