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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 865.68 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 865.68 and 347.56 is: 479.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 865.68 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/865.68 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 865.68 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 300,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,873.58/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.62

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