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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.60, 865.99 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.60, 865.99 and 406.52 is: 560.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.60 : 865.99 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.60/865.99 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.60x = 865.99 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.60x = 352,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,041.68/627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.93

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