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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.73, 865.70 and 406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.73, 865.70 and 406.45 is: 560.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.73 : 865.70 = 406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.73/865.70 = 406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.73x = 865.70 × 406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.73x = 351,863.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,863.77/627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.53

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