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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.27, 864.41 and 416.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.27, 864.41 and 416.79 is: 575.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.27 : 864.41 = 416.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.27/864.41 = 416.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.27x = 864.41 × 416.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.27x = 360,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,275.36/626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.28

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