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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 865.90 and 403.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 865.90 and 403.45 is: 556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 865.90 = 403.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/865.90 = 403.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 865.90 × 403.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 349,348.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,348.94/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.90

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