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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.16, 862.92 and 415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.16, 862.92 and 415.52 is: 573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.16 : 862.92 = 415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.16/862.92 = 415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.16x = 862.92 × 415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.16x = 358,560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,560.52/625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.55

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