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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.24, 865.59 and 347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.24, 865.59 and 347.48 is: 479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.24 : 865.59 = 347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.24/865.59 = 347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.24x = 865.59 × 347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.24x = 300,770.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,770.89/627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.51

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