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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.95, 865.14 and 347.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.95, 865.14 and 347.15 is: 479.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.95 : 865.14 = 347.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.95/865.14 = 347.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.95x = 865.14 × 347.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.95x = 300,329.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,329.03/626.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.04

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