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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.64, 862.08 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.64, 862.08 and 404.22 is: 557.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.64 : 862.08 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.64/862.08 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.64x = 862.08 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.64x = 348,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,469.98/624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.87

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