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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.31, 865.74 and 347.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.31, 865.74 and 347.57 is: 479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.31 : 865.74 = 347.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.31/865.74 = 347.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.31x = 865.74 × 347.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.31x = 300,905.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,905.25/627.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.68

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