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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.03, 863.63 and 405.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.03, 863.63 and 405.05 is: 558.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.03 : 863.63 = 405.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.03/863.63 = 405.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.03x = 863.63 × 405.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.03x = 349,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,813.36/626.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.78

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