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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.08, 865.25 and 406.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.08, 865.25 and 406.01 is: 560.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.08 : 865.25 = 406.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.08/865.25 = 406.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.08x = 865.25 × 406.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.08x = 351,296.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,296.84/627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.21

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