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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.73, 863.06 and 404.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.73, 863.06 and 404.39 is: 557.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.73 : 863.06 = 404.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.73/863.06 = 404.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.73x = 863.06 × 404.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.73x = 349,012.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,012.97/625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.77

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