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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.42, 863.76 and 416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.42, 863.76 and 416.52 is: 574.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.42 : 863.76 = 416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.42/863.76 = 416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.42x = 863.76 × 416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.42x = 359,773.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,773.32/626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.33

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