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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.83, 862.53 and 485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.83, 862.53 and 485.52 is: 669.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.83 : 862.53 = 485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.83/862.53 = 485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.83x = 862.53 × 485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.83x = 418,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,775.57/625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.15

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