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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.20, 864.09 and 346.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.20, 864.09 and 346.39 is: 477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.20 : 864.09 = 346.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.20/864.09 = 346.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.20x = 864.09 × 346.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.20x = 299,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,313.65/626.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.98

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