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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.21, 865.55 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.21, 865.55 and 347.49 is: 479.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.21 : 865.55 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.21/865.55 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.21x = 865.55 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.21x = 300,770.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,770.84/627.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.54

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