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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.67, 864.83 and 416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.67, 864.83 and 416.48 is: 574.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.67 : 864.83 = 416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.67/864.83 = 416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.67x = 864.83 × 416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.67x = 360,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,182.32/626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.76

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