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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.95, 864.09 and 401.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.95, 864.09 and 401.94 is: 554.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.95 : 864.09 = 401.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.95/864.09 = 401.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.95x = 864.09 × 401.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.95x = 347,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,312.33/625.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.86

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