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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.94, 863.20 and 591.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.94, 863.20 and 591.32 is: 815.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.94 : 863.20 = 591.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.94/863.20 = 591.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.94x = 863.20 × 591.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.94x = 510,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,427.42/625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.46

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