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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.84, 865.10 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.84, 865.10 and 347.09 is: 479.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.84 : 865.10 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.84/865.10 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.84x = 865.10 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.84x = 300,267.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,267.56/626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.02

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