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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.46, 863.50 and 415.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.46, 863.50 and 415.93 is: 574.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.46 : 863.50 = 415.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.46/863.50 = 415.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.46x = 863.50 × 415.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.46x = 359,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,151.24/625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.22

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