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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.76, 863.34 and 404.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.76, 863.34 and 404.99 is: 558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.76 : 863.34 = 404.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.76/863.34 = 404.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.76x = 863.34 × 404.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.76x = 349,644.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,644.07/625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.75

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