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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.87, 863.88 and 416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.87, 863.88 and 416.08 is: 574.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.87 : 863.88 = 416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.87/863.88 = 416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.87x = 863.88 × 416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.87x = 359,438.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,438.87/625.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.31

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