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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.47, 862.93 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.47, 862.93 and 415.75 is: 573.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.47 : 862.93 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.47/862.93 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.47x = 862.93 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.47x = 358,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,759.95/625.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.58

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