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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.99, 866.98 and 418.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.99, 866.98 and 418.46 is: 577.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.99 : 866.98 = 418.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.99/866.98 = 418.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.99x = 866.98 × 418.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.99x = 362,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,792.64/627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.71

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