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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.63, 864.70 and 346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.63, 864.70 and 346.86 is: 478.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.63 : 864.70 = 346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.63/864.70 = 346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.63x = 864.70 × 346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.63x = 299,928.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,928.11/626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.64

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