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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 865.54 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 865.54 and 347.43 is: 479.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 865.54 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/865.54 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 865.54 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 300,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,714.56/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.49

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