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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 865.05 and 416.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 865.05 and 416.57 is: 574.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 865.05 = 416.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/865.05 = 416.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 865.05 × 416.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 360,347.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,347.99/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.94

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