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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.03, 863.88 and 346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.03, 863.88 and 346.22 is: 477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.03 : 863.88 = 346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.03/863.88 = 346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.03x = 863.88 × 346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.03x = 299,092.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,092.53/626.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.76

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