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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.21, 863.15 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.21, 863.15 and 415.68 is: 573.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.21 : 863.15 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.21/863.15 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.21x = 863.15 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.21x = 358,794.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,794.19/625.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.88

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