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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.59, 863.15 and 404.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.59, 863.15 and 404.35 is: 557.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.59 : 863.15 = 404.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.59/863.15 = 404.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.59x = 863.15 × 404.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.59x = 349,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,010.52/625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.89

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