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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.25, 862.71 and 404.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.25, 862.71 and 404.15 is: 557.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.25 : 862.71 = 404.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.25/862.71 = 404.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.25x = 862.71 × 404.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.25x = 348,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,664.25/625.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.64

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