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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.44, 866.28 and 406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.44, 866.28 and 406.72 is: 561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.44 : 866.28 = 406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.44/866.28 = 406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.44x = 866.28 × 406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.44x = 352,333.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,333.40/627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.54

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