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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.63, 864.72 and 346.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.63, 864.72 and 346.85 is: 478.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.63 : 864.72 = 346.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.63/864.72 = 346.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.63x = 864.72 × 346.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.63x = 299,923.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,923.81/626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.63

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