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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.76, 864.50 and 533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.76, 864.50 and 533.46 is: 736.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.76 : 864.50 = 533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.76/864.50 = 533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.76x = 864.50 × 533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.76x = 461,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,176.17/625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.99

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