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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.55, 864.83 and 405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.55, 864.83 and 405.52 is: 559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.55 : 864.83 = 405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.55/864.83 = 405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.55x = 864.83 × 405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.55x = 350,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,699.51/626.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.73

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