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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.12, 864.03 and 346.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.12, 864.03 and 346.37 is: 477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.12 : 864.03 = 346.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.12/864.03 = 346.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.12x = 864.03 × 346.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.12x = 299,274.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,274.07/626.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.98

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