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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.94, 866.76 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.94, 866.76 and 404.08 is: 557.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.94 : 866.76 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.94/866.76 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.94x = 866.76 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.94x = 350,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,240.38/627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.76

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