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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.48, 893.39 and 625.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.48, 893.39 and 625.26 is: 862.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.48 : 893.39 = 625.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.48/893.39 = 625.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.48x = 893.39 × 625.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.48x = 558,601.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,601.03/647.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.73

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