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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.03, 862.04 and 403.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.03, 862.04 and 403.99 is: 557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.03 : 862.04 = 403.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.03/862.04 = 403.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.03x = 862.04 × 403.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.03x = 348,254.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,254.39/625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.18

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