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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.86, 863.91 and 405.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.86, 863.91 and 405.09 is: 559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.86 : 863.91 = 405.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.86/863.91 = 405.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.86x = 863.91 × 405.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.86x = 349,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,961.30/625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.17

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