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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 864.41 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 864.41 and 346.60 is: 478.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 864.41 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/864.41 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 864.41 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 299,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,600.18/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.34

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