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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.09, 865.38 and 347.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.09, 865.38 and 347.31 is: 479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.09 : 865.38 = 347.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.09/865.38 = 347.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.09x = 865.38 × 347.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.09x = 300,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,555.13/627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.29

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