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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.08, 862.41 and 403.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.08, 862.41 and 403.63 is: 556.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.08 : 862.41 = 403.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.08/862.41 = 403.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.08x = 862.41 × 403.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.08x = 348,094.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,094.55/625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.88

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