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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.15, 864.07 and 346.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.15, 864.07 and 346.39 is: 478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.15 : 864.07 = 346.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.15/864.07 = 346.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.15x = 864.07 × 346.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.15x = 299,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,303.48/626.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.01

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