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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.35, 864.41 and 346.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.35, 864.41 and 346.67 is: 478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.35 : 864.41 = 346.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.35/864.41 = 346.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.35x = 864.41 × 346.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.35x = 299,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,663.72/626.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.43

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