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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.25, 864.18 and 346.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.25, 864.18 and 346.47 is: 478.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.25 : 864.18 = 346.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.25/864.18 = 346.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.25x = 864.18 × 346.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.25x = 299,413.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,413.74/626.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.11

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