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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.05, 864.14 and 405.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.05, 864.14 and 405.00 is: 559.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.05 : 864.14 = 405.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.05/864.14 = 405.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.05x = 864.14 × 405.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.05x = 349,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,970.35/626.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.01

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