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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 865.49 and 406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 865.49 and 406.13 is: 560.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 865.49 = 406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/865.49 = 406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 865.49 × 406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 351,495.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,495.10/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.31

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