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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.07, 862.73 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.07, 862.73 and 415.26 is: 573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.07 : 862.73 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.07/862.73 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.07x = 862.73 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.07x = 358,257.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,257.26/625.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.15

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