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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.29, 864.32 and 346.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.29, 864.32 and 346.55 is: 478.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.29 : 864.32 = 346.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.29/864.32 = 346.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.29x = 864.32 × 346.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.29x = 299,524.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,524.04/626.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.25

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