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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.86, 863.19 and 500.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.86, 863.19 and 500.58 is: 690.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.86 : 863.19 = 500.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.86/863.19 = 500.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.86x = 863.19 × 500.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.86x = 432,095.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,095.65/625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.40

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