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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.95, 865.17 and 350.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.95, 865.17 and 350.95 is: 484.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.95 : 865.17 = 350.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.95/865.17 = 350.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.95x = 865.17 × 350.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.95x = 303,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,627.09/626.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.30

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