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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.14, 865.49 and 417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.14, 865.49 and 417.76 is: 576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.14 : 865.49 = 417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.14/865.49 = 417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.14x = 865.49 × 417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.14x = 361,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,562.85/627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.52

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