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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.79, 863.62 and 404.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.79, 863.62 and 404.93 is: 558.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.79 : 863.62 = 404.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.79/863.62 = 404.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.79x = 863.62 × 404.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.79x = 349,700.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,700.32/625.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.82

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