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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.37, 864.31 and 346.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.37, 864.31 and 346.57 is: 478.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.37 : 864.31 = 346.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.37/864.31 = 346.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.37x = 864.31 × 346.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.37x = 299,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,539.60/626.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.22

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