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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.33, 863.75 and 404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.33, 863.75 and 404.90 is: 558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.33 : 863.75 = 404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.33/863.75 = 404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.33x = 863.75 × 404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.33x = 349,731.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,731.74/626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.38

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