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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.39, 865.78 and 406.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.39, 865.78 and 406.33 is: 560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.39 : 865.78 = 406.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.39/865.78 = 406.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.39x = 865.78 × 406.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.39x = 351,789.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,789.21/627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.72

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