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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.04, 862.08 and 404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.04, 862.08 and 404.24 is: 557.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.04 : 862.08 = 404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.04/862.08 = 404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.04x = 862.08 × 404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.04x = 348,487.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,487.22/625.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.54

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