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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.74, 864.94 and 416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.74, 864.94 and 416.56 is: 574.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.74 : 864.94 = 416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.74/864.94 = 416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.74x = 864.94 × 416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.74x = 360,299.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,299.41/626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.88

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