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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.57, 863.57 and 404.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.57, 863.57 and 404.63 is: 558.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.57 : 863.57 = 404.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.57/863.57 = 404.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.57x = 863.57 × 404.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.57x = 349,426.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,426.33/625.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.57

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