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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.83, 865.06 and 416.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.83, 865.06 and 416.65 is: 574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.83 : 865.06 = 416.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.83/865.06 = 416.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.83x = 865.06 × 416.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.83x = 360,420.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,420.84/626.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.99

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