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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 865.17 and 347.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 865.17 and 347.19 is: 479.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 865.17 = 347.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/865.17 = 347.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 865.17 × 347.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 300,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,374.45/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.11

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