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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.43, 865.82 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.43, 865.82 and 347.66 is: 479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.43 : 865.82 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.43/865.82 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.43x = 865.82 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.43x = 301,014.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,014.01/627.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.76

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