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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.05, 865.52 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.05, 865.52 and 406 is: 560.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.05 : 865.52 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.05/865.52 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.05x = 865.52 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.05x = 351,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,401.12/627.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.40

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