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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.47, 862.48 and 415.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.47, 862.48 and 415.58 is: 573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.47 : 862.48 = 415.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.47/862.48 = 415.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.47x = 862.48 × 415.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.47x = 358,429.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,429.44/625.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.06

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