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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.71, 863.85 and 416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.71, 863.85 and 416.18 is: 574.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.71 : 863.85 = 416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.71/863.85 = 416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.71x = 863.85 × 416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.71x = 359,512.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,512.77/625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.57

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