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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.99, 866.16 and 406.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.99, 866.16 and 406.77 is: 561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.99 : 866.16 = 406.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.99/866.16 = 406.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.99x = 866.16 × 406.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.99x = 352,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,327.90/627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.04

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