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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.98, 865.53 and 417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.98, 865.53 and 417.50 is: 576.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.98 : 865.53 = 417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.98/865.53 = 417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.98x = 865.53 × 417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.98x = 361,358.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,358.78/626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.35

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