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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.31, 864.31 and 350.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.31, 864.31 and 350.31 is: 483.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.31 : 864.31 = 350.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.31/864.31 = 350.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.31x = 864.31 × 350.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.31x = 302,776.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,776.44/626.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.43

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