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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.26, 862.65 and 404.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.26, 862.65 and 404.49 is: 558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.26 : 862.65 = 404.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.26/862.65 = 404.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.26x = 862.65 × 404.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.26x = 348,933.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,933.30/625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.06

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