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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.83, 865.04 and 347.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.83, 865.04 and 347.05 is: 478.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.83 : 865.04 = 347.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.83/865.04 = 347.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.83x = 865.04 × 347.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.83x = 300,212.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,212.13/626.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.94

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