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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.04, 864.36 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.04, 864.36 and 405.12 is: 559.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.04 : 864.36 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.04/864.36 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.04x = 864.36 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.04x = 350,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,169.52/626.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.34

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