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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.86, 864.93 and 416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.86, 864.93 and 416.80 is: 575.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.86 : 864.93 = 416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.86/864.93 = 416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.86x = 864.93 × 416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.86x = 360,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,502.82/626.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.09

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