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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.34, 865.71 and 347.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.34, 865.71 and 347.57 is: 479.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.34 : 865.71 = 347.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.34/865.71 = 347.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.34x = 865.71 × 347.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.34x = 300,895.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,895.94/627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.64

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