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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.03, 865.28 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.03, 865.28 and 347.28 is: 479.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.03 : 865.28 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.03/865.28 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.03x = 865.28 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.03x = 300,494.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,494.44/627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.23

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