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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.84, 863.28 and 508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.84, 863.28 and 508.48 is: 701.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.84 : 863.28 = 508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.84/863.28 = 508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.84x = 863.28 × 508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.84x = 438,960.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,960.61/625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.39

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