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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.20, 863.85 and 405.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.20, 863.85 and 405.34 is: 559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.20 : 863.85 = 405.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.20/863.85 = 405.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.20x = 863.85 × 405.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.20x = 350,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,152.96/626.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.17

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