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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.73, 866.57 and 418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.73, 866.57 and 418.26 is: 577.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.73 : 866.57 = 418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.73/866.57 = 418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.73x = 866.57 × 418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.73x = 362,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,451.57/627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.40

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