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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.75, 866.16 and 417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.75, 866.16 and 417.96 is: 576.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.75 : 866.16 = 417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.75/866.16 = 417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.75x = 866.16 × 417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.75x = 362,020.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,020.23/627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.69

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