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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.23, 865.59 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.23, 865.59 and 347.46 is: 479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.23 : 865.59 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.23/865.59 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.23x = 865.59 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.23x = 300,753.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,753.35/627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.50

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