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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.63, 862.75 and 412.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.63, 862.75 and 412.57 is: 568.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.63 : 862.75 = 412.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.63/862.75 = 412.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.63x = 862.75 × 412.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.63x = 355,944.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,944.77/625.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.94

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