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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.16, 863.81 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.16, 863.81 and 405.18 is: 558.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.16 : 863.81 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.16/863.81 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.16x = 863.81 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.16x = 349,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,998.54/626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.96

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