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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.95, 863.31 and 584.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.95, 863.31 and 584.03 is: 805.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.95 : 863.31 = 584.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.95/863.31 = 584.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.95x = 863.31 × 584.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.95x = 504,201.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,201.10/625.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.50

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