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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.73, 864.72 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.73, 864.72 and 405.60 is: 559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.73 : 864.72 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.73/864.72 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.73x = 864.72 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.73x = 350,730.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,730.43/626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.62

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