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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.54, 863.13 and 401.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.54, 863.13 and 401.67 is: 554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.54 : 863.13 = 401.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.54/863.13 = 401.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.54x = 863.13 × 401.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.54x = 346,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,687.10/625.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.22

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