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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.08, 862.20 and 403.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.08, 862.20 and 403.77 is: 556.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.08 : 862.20 = 403.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.08/862.20 = 403.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.08x = 862.20 × 403.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.08x = 348,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,130.49/625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.94

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