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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.64, 865.55 and 406.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.64, 865.55 and 406.51 is: 560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.64 : 865.55 = 406.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.64/865.55 = 406.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.64x = 865.55 × 406.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.64x = 351,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,854.73/627.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.60

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