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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.98, 864.67 and 405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.98, 864.67 and 405.70 is: 559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.98 : 864.67 = 405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.98/864.67 = 405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.98x = 864.67 × 405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.98x = 350,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,795.60/626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.50

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