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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.95, 865.47 and 402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.95, 865.47 and 402.94 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.95 : 865.47 = 402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.95/865.47 = 402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.95x = 865.47 × 402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.95x = 348,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,732.48/626.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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