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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.06, 863.93 and 346.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.06, 863.93 and 346.29 is: 477.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.06 : 863.93 = 346.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.06/863.93 = 346.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.06x = 863.93 × 346.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.06x = 299,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,170.32/626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.86

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