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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 864.01 and 346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 864.01 and 346.31 is: 477.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 864.01 = 346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/864.01 = 346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 864.01 × 346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 299,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,215.30/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.92

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