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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.76, 866.67 and 418.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.76, 866.67 and 418.22 is: 577.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.76 : 866.67 = 418.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.76/866.67 = 418.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.76x = 866.67 × 418.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.76x = 362,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,458.73/627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.38

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