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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.54, 864.61 and 346.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.54, 864.61 and 346.79 is: 478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.54 : 864.61 = 346.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.54/864.61 = 346.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.54x = 864.61 × 346.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.54x = 299,834.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,834.41/626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.55

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