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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.99, 865.18 and 347.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.99, 865.18 and 347.19 is: 479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.99 : 865.18 = 347.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.99/865.18 = 347.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.99x = 865.18 × 347.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.99x = 300,379.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,379.03/626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.08

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