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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.28, 865.58 and 347.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.28, 865.58 and 347.45 is: 479.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.28 : 865.58 = 347.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.28/865.58 = 347.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.28x = 865.58 × 347.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.28x = 300,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,746.78/627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.44

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