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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.01, 867.25 and 404.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.01, 867.25 and 404.55 is: 557.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.01 : 867.25 = 404.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.01/867.25 = 404.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.01x = 867.25 × 404.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.01x = 350,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,845.99/629.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.77

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