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The four squares theorem from the Gauss-Legendre three squares theorem

Hi, I've been studying some proofs of The four squares theorem. Some of them are pretty clear. However, I came across a statement that The four squares theorem can be easily derived from Gauss-Legendre three squares theorem. Hard as I tried, I couldn't find out how to do it.

I was hopping someone could give me some idea or point out some article.

Thank you!