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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 864.30 and 405.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 864.30 and 405.16 is: 559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 864.30 = 405.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/864.30 = 405.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 864.30 × 405.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 350,179.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,179.79/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.32

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