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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.12, 862.92 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.12, 862.92 and 404.08 is: 557.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.12 : 862.92 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.12/862.92 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.12x = 862.92 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.12x = 348,688.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,688.71/625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.79

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