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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.20, 865.51 and 343.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.20, 865.51 and 343.63 is: 474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.20 : 865.51 = 343.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.20/865.51 = 343.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.20x = 865.51 × 343.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.20x = 297,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,412.49/627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.19

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