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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.36, 864.30 and 346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.36, 864.30 and 346.58 is: 478.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.36 : 864.30 = 346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.36/864.30 = 346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.36x = 864.30 × 346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.36x = 299,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,549.09/626.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.24

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