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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.27, 865.86 and 406.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.27, 865.86 and 406.39 is: 560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.27 : 865.86 = 406.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.27/865.86 = 406.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.27x = 865.86 × 406.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.27x = 351,876.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,876.85/627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.97

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