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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.62, 863.88 and 416.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.62, 863.88 and 416.81 is: 574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.62 : 863.88 = 416.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.62/863.88 = 416.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.62x = 863.88 × 416.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.62x = 360,069.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,069.50/626.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.62

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