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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.77, 863.30 and 404.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.77, 863.30 and 404.75 is: 558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.77 : 863.30 = 404.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.77/863.30 = 404.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.77x = 863.30 × 404.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.77x = 349,414.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,414.33/625.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.38

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