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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.17, 865.49 and 343.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.17, 865.49 and 343.59 is: 474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.17 : 865.49 = 343.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.17/865.49 = 343.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.17x = 865.49 × 343.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.17x = 297,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,371.99/627.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.15

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