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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.37, 863.58 and 404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.37, 863.58 and 404.70 is: 558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.37 : 863.58 = 404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.37/863.58 = 404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.37x = 863.58 × 404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.37x = 349,490.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,490.83/625.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.85

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