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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.57, 865.06 and 402.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.57, 865.06 and 402.61 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.57 : 865.06 = 402.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.57/865.06 = 402.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.57x = 865.06 × 402.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.57x = 348,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,279.52/626.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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