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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.73, 864.32 and 405.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.73, 864.32 and 405.45 is: 559.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.73 : 864.32 = 405.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.73/864.32 = 405.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.73x = 864.32 × 405.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.73x = 350,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,439.56/626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.16

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