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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 864.68 and 416.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 864.68 and 416.69 is: 575.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 864.68 = 416.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/864.68 = 416.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 864.68 × 416.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 360,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,297.10/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.24

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