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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.55, 866.21 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.55, 866.21 and 406.52 is: 561.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.55 : 866.21 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.55/866.21 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.55x = 866.21 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.55x = 352,128.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,128.57/627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.11

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