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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.16, 863.82 and 405.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.16, 863.82 and 405.19 is: 558.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.16 : 863.82 = 405.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.16/863.82 = 405.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.16x = 863.82 × 405.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.16x = 350,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,012.31/626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.98

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