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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.79, 864.95 and 347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.79, 864.95 and 347.02 is: 478.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.79 : 864.95 = 347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.79/864.95 = 347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.79x = 864.95 × 347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.79x = 300,154.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,154.95/626.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.88

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