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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.74, 863.57 and 415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.74, 863.57 and 415.56 is: 573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.74 : 863.57 = 415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.74/863.57 = 415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.74x = 863.57 × 415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.74x = 358,863.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,863.07/625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.50

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