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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.92, 864.59 and 405.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.92, 864.59 and 405.64 is: 559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.92 : 864.59 = 405.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.92/864.59 = 405.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.92x = 864.59 × 405.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.92x = 350,708.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,708.10/626.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.42

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