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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.94, 863.63 and 404.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.94, 863.63 and 404.54 is: 558.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.94 : 863.63 = 404.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.94/863.63 = 404.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.94x = 863.63 × 404.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.94x = 349,372.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,372.88/625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.16

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