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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.80, 865.17 and 405.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.80, 865.17 and 405.76 is: 560.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.80 : 865.17 = 405.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.80/865.17 = 405.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.80x = 865.17 × 405.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.80x = 351,051.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,051.38/626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.07

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