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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.08, 865.30 and 347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.08, 865.30 and 347.32 is: 479.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.08 : 865.30 = 347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.08/865.30 = 347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.08x = 865.30 × 347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.08x = 300,536.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,536.00/627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.26

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