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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.49, 864.43 and 405.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.49, 864.43 and 405.43 is: 559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.49 : 864.43 = 405.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.49/864.43 = 405.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.49x = 864.43 × 405.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.49x = 350,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,465.85/626.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.41

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