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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.95, 864.88 and 406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.95, 864.88 and 406.09 is: 560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.95 : 864.88 = 406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.95/864.88 = 406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.95x = 864.88 × 406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.95x = 351,219.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,219.12/626.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.20

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