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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.60, 865.98 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.60, 865.98 and 418.08 is: 576.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.60 : 865.98 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.60/865.98 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.60x = 865.98 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.60x = 362,048.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,048.92/627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.88

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