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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.36, 865.74 and 347.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.36, 865.74 and 347.59 is: 479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.36 : 865.74 = 347.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.36/865.74 = 347.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.36x = 865.74 × 347.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.36x = 300,922.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,922.57/627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.66

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