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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.59, 863.60 and 416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.59, 863.60 and 416.14 is: 574.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.59 : 863.60 = 416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.59/863.60 = 416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.59x = 863.60 × 416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.59x = 359,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,374.26/625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.46

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