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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.85, 865.05 and 347.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.85, 865.05 and 347.11 is: 479.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.85 : 865.05 = 347.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.85/865.05 = 347.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.85x = 865.05 × 347.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.85x = 300,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,267.51/626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.01

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