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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.67, 866.33 and 406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.67, 866.33 and 406.68 is: 561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.67 : 866.33 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.67/866.33 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.67x = 866.33 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.67x = 352,312.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,312.72/627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.30

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