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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 865.11 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 865.11 and 347.16 is: 479.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 865.11 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/865.11 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 865.11 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 300,331.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,331.59/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.04

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