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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.03, 865.65 and 417.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.03, 865.65 and 417.37 is: 576.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.03 : 865.65 = 417.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.03/865.65 = 417.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.03x = 865.65 × 417.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.03x = 361,289.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,289.93/627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.19

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