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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 864.51 and 405.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 864.51 and 405.51 is: 559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 864.51 = 405.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/864.51 = 405.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 864.51 × 405.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 350,567.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,567.45/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.17

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