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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.03, 865.62 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.03, 865.62 and 406.16 is: 560.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.03 : 865.62 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.03/865.62 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.03x = 865.62 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.03x = 351,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,582.38/627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.71

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