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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.50, 865.64 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.50, 865.64 and 406.52 is: 560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.50 : 865.64 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.50/865.64 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.50x = 865.64 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.50x = 351,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,899.97/627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.80

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