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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.28, 862.72 and 417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.28, 862.72 and 417.92 is: 576.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.28 : 862.72 = 417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.28/862.72 = 417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.28x = 862.72 × 417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.28x = 360,547.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,547.94/625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.62

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