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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.54, 864.86 and 405.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.54, 864.86 and 405.54 is: 559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.54 : 864.86 = 405.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.54/864.86 = 405.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.54x = 864.86 × 405.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.54x = 350,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,733.30/626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.80

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