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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.62, 862.50 and 606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.62, 862.50 and 606.48 is: 836.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.62 : 862.50 = 606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.62/862.50 = 606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.62x = 862.50 × 606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.62x = 523,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,089/625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.11

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