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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 863.79 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 863.79 and 416.76 is: 574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 863.79 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/863.79 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 863.79 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 359,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,993.12/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.19

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