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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.81, 864.94 and 346.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.81, 864.94 and 346.97 is: 478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.81 : 864.94 = 346.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.81/864.94 = 346.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.81x = 864.94 × 346.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.81x = 300,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,105.61/626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.78

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