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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.99, 865.13 and 405.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.99, 865.13 and 405.93 is: 560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.99 : 865.13 = 405.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.99/865.13 = 405.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.99x = 865.13 × 405.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.99x = 351,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,180.19/626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.11

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