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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.92, 866.55 and 417.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.92, 866.55 and 417.75 is: 576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.92 : 866.55 = 417.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.92/866.55 = 417.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.92x = 866.55 × 417.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.92x = 362,003.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,003.99/627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.52

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