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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.09, 865.17 and 406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.09, 865.17 and 406.10 is: 560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.09 : 865.17 = 406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.09/865.17 = 406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.09x = 865.17 × 406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.09x = 351,341.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,341.21/627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.27

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