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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.18, 863.48 and 404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.18, 863.48 and 404.73 is: 558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.18 : 863.48 = 404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.18/863.48 = 404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.18x = 863.48 × 404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.18x = 349,474.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,474.24/626.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.11

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