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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.86, 865.06 and 347.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.86, 865.06 and 347.07 is: 478.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.86 : 865.06 = 347.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.86/865.06 = 347.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.86x = 865.06 × 347.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.86x = 300,236.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,236.37/626.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.95

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