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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.07, 862.82 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.07, 862.82 and 404.10 is: 557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.07 : 862.82 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.07/862.82 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.07x = 862.82 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.07x = 348,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,663.54/625.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.80

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