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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.01, 865.23 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.01, 865.23 and 347.24 is: 479.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.01 : 865.23 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.01/865.23 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.01x = 865.23 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.01x = 300,442.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,442.47/627.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.17

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