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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.42, 864.48 and 346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.42, 864.48 and 346.70 is: 478.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.42 : 864.48 = 346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.42/864.48 = 346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.42x = 864.48 × 346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.42x = 299,715.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,715.22/626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.46

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