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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.59, 865.86 and 418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.59, 865.86 and 418.16 is: 576.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.59 : 865.86 = 418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.59/865.86 = 418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.59x = 865.86 × 418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.59x = 362,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,068.02/627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.92

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