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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.30, 863.10 and 404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.30, 863.10 and 404.25 is: 557.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.30 : 863.10 = 404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.30/863.10 = 404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.30x = 863.10 × 404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.30x = 348,908.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,908.18/625.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.99

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