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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.50, 864.58 and 346.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.50, 864.58 and 346.73 is: 478.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.50 : 864.58 = 346.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.50/864.58 = 346.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.50x = 864.58 × 346.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.50x = 299,775.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,775.82/626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.49

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