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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.15, 865.38 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.15, 865.38 and 406.02 is: 560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.15 : 865.38 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.15/865.38 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.15x = 865.38 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.15x = 351,361.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,361.59/627.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.25

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