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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.69, 864.67 and 405.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.69, 864.67 and 405.29 is: 559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.69 : 864.67 = 405.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.69/864.67 = 405.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.69x = 864.67 × 405.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.69x = 350,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,442.10/626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.20

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