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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.45, 865.58 and 406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.45, 865.58 and 406.59 is: 560.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.45 : 865.58 = 406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.45/865.58 = 406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.45x = 865.58 × 406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.45x = 351,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,934.14/627.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.90

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