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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.04, 863.66 and 413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.04, 863.66 and 413.32 is: 570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.04 : 863.66 = 413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.04/863.66 = 413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.04x = 863.66 × 413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.04x = 356,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,967.95/626.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.20

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