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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.74, 864.89 and 350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.74, 864.89 and 350.74 is: 484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.74 : 864.89 = 350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.74/864.89 = 350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.74x = 864.89 × 350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.74x = 303,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,350.23/626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.01

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