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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.30, 864.66 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.30, 864.66 and 416.76 is: 575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.30 : 864.66 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.30/864.66 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.30x = 864.66 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.30x = 360,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,356.54/626.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.37

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