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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.91, 865.08 and 406.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.91, 865.08 and 406.05 is: 560.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.91 : 865.08 = 406.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.91/865.08 = 406.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.91x = 865.08 × 406.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.91x = 351,265.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,265.73/626.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.31

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