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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.11, 863.79 and 416.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.11, 863.79 and 416.38 is: 574.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.11 : 863.79 = 416.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.11/863.79 = 416.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.11x = 863.79 × 416.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.11x = 359,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,664.88/626.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.44

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