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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 863.58 and 405.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 863.58 and 405.32 is: 559.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 863.58 = 405.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/863.58 = 405.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 863.58 × 405.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 350,026.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,026.25/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.08

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