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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.13, 863.73 and 416.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.13, 863.73 and 416.07 is: 573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.13 : 863.73 = 416.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.13/863.73 = 416.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.13x = 863.73 × 416.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.13x = 359,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,372.14/626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.96

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