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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.54, 862.92 and 415.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.54, 862.92 and 415.66 is: 573.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.54 : 862.92 = 415.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.54/862.92 = 415.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.54x = 862.92 × 415.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.54x = 358,681.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,681.33/625.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.39

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