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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.94, 863.13 and 404.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.94, 863.13 and 404.51 is: 557.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.94 : 863.13 = 404.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.94/863.13 = 404.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.94x = 863.13 × 404.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.94x = 349,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,141.92/625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.79

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