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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.66, 866.43 and 406.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.66, 866.43 and 406.53 is: 561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.66 : 866.43 = 406.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.66/866.43 = 406.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.66x = 866.43 × 406.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.66x = 352,229.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,229.79/627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.18

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