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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 862.52 and 404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 862.52 and 404.01 is: 557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 862.52 = 404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/862.52 = 404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 862.52 × 404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 348,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,464.69/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.42

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