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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.43, 865.83 and 347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.43, 865.83 and 347.69 is: 479.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.43 : 865.83 = 347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.43/865.83 = 347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.43x = 865.83 × 347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.43x = 301,040.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,040.43/627.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.80

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