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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 865.46 and 405.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 865.46 and 405.63 is: 560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 865.46 = 405.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/865.46 = 405.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 865.46 × 405.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 351,057.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,057.55/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.11

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