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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.78, 864.82 and 346.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.78, 864.82 and 346.99 is: 478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.78 : 864.82 = 346.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.78/864.82 = 346.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.78x = 864.82 × 346.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.78x = 300,087.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,087.19/626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.78

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