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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 865.19 and 347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 865.19 and 347.20 is: 479.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 865.19 = 347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/865.19 = 347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 865.19 × 347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 300,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,392.67/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.12

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