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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.60, 864.68 and 346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.60, 864.68 and 346.86 is: 478.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.60 : 864.68 = 346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.60/864.68 = 346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.60x = 864.68 × 346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.60x = 299,922.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,922.90/626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.66

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