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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.01, 863.85 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.01, 863.85 and 346.24 is: 477.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.01 : 863.85 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.01/863.85 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.01x = 863.85 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.01x = 299,099.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,099.42/626.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.79

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