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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.66, 865.36 and 405.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.66, 865.36 and 405.98 is: 560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.66 : 865.36 = 405.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.66/865.36 = 405.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.66x = 865.36 × 405.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.66x = 351,318.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,318.85/626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.62

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