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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.12, 862.82 and 404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.12, 862.82 and 404.64 is: 558.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.12 : 862.82 = 404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.12/862.82 = 404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.12x = 862.82 × 404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.12x = 349,131.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,131.48/625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.50

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