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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 864.84 and 416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 864.84 and 416.82 is: 575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 864.84 = 416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/864.84 = 416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 864.84 × 416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 360,482.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,482.61/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.32

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