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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.52, 945.42 and 625.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.52, 945.42 and 625.36 is: 863.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.52 : 945.42 = 625.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.52/945.42 = 625.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.52x = 945.42 × 625.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.52x = 591,227.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,227.85/684.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.71

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