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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.73, 862.18 and 404.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.73, 862.18 and 404.33 is: 558.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.73 : 862.18 = 404.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.73/862.18 = 404.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.73x = 862.18 × 404.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.73x = 348,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,602.53/624.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.00

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