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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.07, 863.97 and 346.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.07, 863.97 and 346.33 is: 477.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.07 : 863.97 = 346.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.07/863.97 = 346.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.07x = 863.97 × 346.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.07x = 299,218.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,218.73/626.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.93

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