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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.18, 865.49 and 406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.18, 865.49 and 406.26 is: 560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.18 : 865.49 = 406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.18/865.49 = 406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.18x = 865.49 × 406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.18x = 351,611.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,611.94/627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.62

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