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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.35, 865.74 and 347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.35, 865.74 and 347.58 is: 479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.35 : 865.74 = 347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.35/865.74 = 347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.35x = 865.74 × 347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.35x = 300,913.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,913.91/627.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.66

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