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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.53, 865.70 and 406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.53, 865.70 and 406.55 is: 560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.53 : 865.70 = 406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.53/865.70 = 406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.53x = 865.70 × 406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.53x = 351,950.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,950.34/627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.85

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