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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.77, 864.94 and 347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.77, 864.94 and 347.01 is: 478.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.77 : 864.94 = 347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.77/864.94 = 347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.77x = 864.94 × 347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.77x = 300,138.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,138.93/626.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.86

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