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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.54, 865.98 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.54, 865.98 and 406.62 is: 561.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.54 : 865.98 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.54/865.98 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.54x = 865.98 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.54x = 352,124.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,124.79/627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.12

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