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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.45, 865.88 and 347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.45, 865.88 and 347.70 is: 479.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.45 : 865.88 = 347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.45/865.88 = 347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.45x = 865.88 × 347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.45x = 301,067.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,067.35/627.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.83

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