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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.08, 865.39 and 347.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.08, 865.39 and 347.31 is: 479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.08 : 865.39 = 347.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.08/865.39 = 347.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.08x = 865.39 × 347.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.08x = 300,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,554.94/627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.29

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