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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.20, 864.11 and 346.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.20, 864.11 and 346.43 is: 478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.20 : 864.11 = 346.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.20/864.11 = 346.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.20x = 864.11 × 346.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.20x = 299,353.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,353.63/626.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.05

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