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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.79, 863.26 and 416.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.79, 863.26 and 416.07 is: 573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.79 : 863.26 = 416.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.79/863.26 = 416.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.79x = 863.26 × 416.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.79x = 359,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,175.55/625.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.95

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