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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.10, 864.12 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.10, 864.12 and 416.28 is: 574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.10 : 864.12 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.10/864.12 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.10x = 864.12 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.10x = 359,715.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,715.87/626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.53

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