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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.44, 865.86 and 347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.44, 865.86 and 347.69 is: 479.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.44 : 865.86 = 347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.44/865.86 = 347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.44x = 865.86 × 347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.44x = 301,044.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,044.80/627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.80

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