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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.04, 862.44 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.04, 862.44 and 401.16 is: 553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.04 : 862.44 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.04/862.44 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.04x = 862.44 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.04x = 345,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,978.16/625.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.53

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