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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 863.50 and 405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 863.50 and 405.08 is: 558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 863.50 = 405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/863.50 = 405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 863.50 × 405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 349,786.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,786.58/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.69

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