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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.86, 863.55 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.86, 863.55 and 415.80 is: 573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.86 : 863.55 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.86/863.55 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.86x = 863.55 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.86x = 359,064.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,064.09/625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.71

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