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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.83, 864 and 485.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.83, 864 and 485.64 is: 670.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.83 : 864 = 485.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.83/864 = 485.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.83x = 864 × 485.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.83x = 419,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,592.96/625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.46

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