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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.06, 865.35 and 347.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.06, 865.35 and 347.29 is: 479.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.06 : 865.35 = 347.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.06/865.35 = 347.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.06x = 865.35 × 347.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.06x = 300,523.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,523.07/627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.26

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