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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.26, 864.17 and 346.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.26, 864.17 and 346.49 is: 478.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.26 : 864.17 = 346.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.26/864.17 = 346.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.26x = 864.17 × 346.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.26x = 299,424.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,424.97/626.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.12

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