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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.52, 864.60 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.52, 864.60 and 350.52 is: 483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.52 : 864.60 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.52/864.60 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.52x = 864.60 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.52x = 303,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,059.59/626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.72

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