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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.49, 862.48 and 404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.49, 862.48 and 404.14 is: 557.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.49 : 862.48 = 404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.49/862.48 = 404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.49x = 862.48 × 404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.49x = 348,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,562.67/625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.26

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