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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.68, 863.87 and 404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.68, 863.87 and 404.73 is: 558.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.68 : 863.87 = 404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.68/863.87 = 404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.68x = 863.87 × 404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.68x = 349,632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,632.08/625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.80

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