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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.74, 865.58 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.74, 865.58 and 406.40 is: 560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.74 : 865.58 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.74/865.58 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.74x = 865.58 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.74x = 351,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,771.71/627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.38

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