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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.75, 864.66 and 405.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.75, 864.66 and 405.62 is: 559.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.75 : 864.66 = 405.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.75/864.66 = 405.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.75x = 864.66 × 405.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.75x = 350,723.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,723.39/626.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.59

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