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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.07, 865.34 and 347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.07, 865.34 and 347.30 is: 479.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.07 : 865.34 = 347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.07/865.34 = 347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.07x = 865.34 × 347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.07x = 300,532.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,532.58/627.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.27

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