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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.30, 863.07 and 415.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.30, 863.07 and 415.38 is: 573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.30 : 863.07 = 415.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.30/863.07 = 415.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.30x = 863.07 × 415.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.30x = 358,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,502.02/625.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.33

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