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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.03, 863.69 and 405.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.03, 863.69 and 405.11 is: 558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.03 : 863.69 = 405.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.03/863.69 = 405.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.03x = 863.69 × 405.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.03x = 349,889.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,889.04/626.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.90

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