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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.01, 862.79 and 404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.01, 862.79 and 404.07 is: 557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.01 : 862.79 = 404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.01/862.79 = 404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.01x = 862.79 × 404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.01x = 348,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,627.56/625.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.80

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