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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 864.70 and 346.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 864.70 and 346.81 is: 478.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 864.70 = 346.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/864.70 = 346.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 864.70 × 346.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 299,886.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,886.61/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.61

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