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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.47, 863.36 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.47, 863.36 and 404.44 is: 558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.47 : 863.36 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.47/863.36 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.47x = 863.36 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.47x = 349,179.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,179.51/625.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.27

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