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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.35, 863.26 and 404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.35, 863.26 and 404.66 is: 558.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.35 : 863.26 = 404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.35/863.26 = 404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.35x = 863.26 × 404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.35x = 349,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,327.94/625.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.61

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