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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.72, 862.47 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.72, 862.47 and 404 is: 557.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.72 : 862.47 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.72/862.47 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.72x = 862.47 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.72x = 348,437.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,437.88/624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.75

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