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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.39, 864.40 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.39, 864.40 and 346.62 is: 478.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.39 : 864.40 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.39/864.40 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.39x = 864.40 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.39x = 299,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,618.33/626.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.33

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