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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.42, 866.03 and 406.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.42, 866.03 and 406.39 is: 560.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.42 : 866.03 = 406.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.42/866.03 = 406.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.42x = 866.03 × 406.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.42x = 351,945.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,945.93/627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.94

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