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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.93, 866.14 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.93, 866.14 and 418.04 is: 576.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.93 : 866.14 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.93/866.14 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.93x = 866.14 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.93x = 362,078.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,078.95/627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.63

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