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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.95, 865.23 and 347.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.95, 865.23 and 347.17 is: 479.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.95 : 865.23 = 347.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.95/865.23 = 347.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.95x = 865.23 × 347.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.95x = 300,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,381.90/626.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.12

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