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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.14, 865.50 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.14, 865.50 and 347.40 is: 479.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.14 : 865.50 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.14/865.50 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.14x = 865.50 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.14x = 300,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,674.70/627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.44

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