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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.71, 866.61 and 418.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.71, 866.61 and 418.18 is: 577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.71 : 866.61 = 418.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.71/866.61 = 418.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.71x = 866.61 × 418.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.71x = 362,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,398.97/627.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.34

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