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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.83, 864.63 and 533.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.83, 864.63 and 533.49 is: 737.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.83 : 864.63 = 533.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.83/864.63 = 533.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.83x = 864.63 × 533.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.83x = 461,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,271.46/625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.06

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