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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.58, 865.65 and 406.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.58, 865.65 and 406.81 is: 561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.58 : 865.65 = 406.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.58/865.65 = 406.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.58x = 865.65 × 406.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.58x = 352,155.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,155.08/627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.13

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