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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.30, 864.45 and 416.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.30, 864.45 and 416.38 is: 574.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.30 : 864.45 = 416.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.30/864.45 = 416.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.30x = 864.45 × 416.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.30x = 359,939.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,939.69/626.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.71

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