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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.52, 864.59 and 346.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.52, 864.59 and 346.75 is: 478.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.52 : 864.59 = 346.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.52/864.59 = 346.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.52x = 864.59 × 346.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.52x = 299,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,800.48/626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.51

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