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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.84, 863.56 and 404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.84, 863.56 and 404.80 is: 558.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.84 : 863.56 = 404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.84/863.56 = 404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.84x = 863.56 × 404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.84x = 349,569.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,569.09/625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.56

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