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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.54, 865.86 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.54, 865.86 and 414.84 is: 572.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.54 : 865.86 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.54/865.86 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.54x = 865.86 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.54x = 359,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,193.36/627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.38

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