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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 863.94 and 346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 863.94 and 346.31 is: 477.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 863.94 = 346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/863.94 = 346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 863.94 × 346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 299,191.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,191.06/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.88

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