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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 862.74 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 862.74 and 404.34 is: 557.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 862.74 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/862.74 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 862.74 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 348,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,840.29/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.70

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